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Beef Madras

Cultural Context

Beef Madras hails from South India, particularly the city of Madras (now Chennai), where it reflects the region's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally, this dish is known for its bold flavors and aromatic spices, often served with rice or naan. It has gained popularity worldwide, with various adaptations to suit local tastes, making it a beloved choice in Indian restaurants globally.

IndianGBmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 to 6 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon Bengali spice (panch phoron)
2 medium-sized onions, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1.5 tablespoons ginger, minced
8 to 10 green chilies, chopped
1.5 kg beef brisket, cut into smaller pieces
2 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garam masala
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons extra hot chili powder
2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
1 lemon, cut into 6 pieces
boiling water (2 mugs)
dried methi (fenugreek leaves)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

1

Turn on the gas and add 4 to 6 tablespoons of ghee to a pot.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of panch phoron to the ghee and let it heat up.

3

Add 2 medium-sized chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1.5 tablespoons of minced ginger, and 8 to 10 chopped green chilies to the onions.

5

Cook for another 10 minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant.

6

Add 1.5 kg of chopped beef brisket to the pot and mix well with the onion mixture.

7

Cover the pot and cook on medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes to let the juices ooze out of the beef.

8

Add 3 teaspoons of ground coriander, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of garam masala, 3 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 2 teaspoons of extra hot chili powder, and 2 teaspoons of Kashmiri chili powder to the beef.

9

Mix the spices well and cook for a few minutes to toast them in the fat.

10

Add the 2 chopped vine ripe tomatoes and stir to combine.

11

Cover the pot and let the tomatoes cook down until mushy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

12

Add the juice of 1 lemon cut into 6 pieces for tartness.

13

Cover and let the mixture simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.

14

Add 2 mugs of boiling water to the pot and stir to combine.

15

Cover the pot and let it slow cook for about 45 minutes, checking every 5 minutes.

16

After 30 minutes, reduce the heat to low and let it cook on a low simmer for the last 15 minutes.

17

Finish by adding some dried methi and mixing it in before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pot

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Madras CurryBeef Curry

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