Beef Alimore is comforting, flavourful, and rich with tradition. This wholesome curry brings together meat, vegetables, and spices in perfect harmony. Beef Alimore is a classic East Indian beef curry that’s both simple and deeply satisfying.
The recipe has been passed down through generations in East Indian kitchens, with each home giving its own special touch. Tender beef, cooked with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables, makes this dish ideal for festive gatherings, Sunday meals, or when you just want a comforting plate of wholesome home-style food.
Ingredients for Beef Alimore – East Indian Beef Curry:
For the curry:
- Beef – 500 gms (cut into bite-size pieces)
- Oil – 3 tbsp
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Onions – 2 medium, sliced
- Ginger – 1 inch, chopped
- Garlic – 6 cloves, chopped
- Green Chillies – 3 to 4, chopped
- Vinegar – 2 tbsp
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Dry Spices:
- Red Chilli Powder – 2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
- Pepper Powder – ½ tsp
- Garam Masala Powder – ½ tsp
Vegetables:
- Carrot – 1, diced
- Potato – 1, cubed
- Green Peas – ½ cup
- Tomato – 1, chopped
How To Make East Indian Beef Alimore
- Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add whole spices. Stir in the beef pieces and cook till lightly browned.
- Add the sliced onions, chopped green chillies, ginger, garlic, salt, and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add chopped tomato and let it soften.
- Add red chilli powder, turmeric, pepper powder, and garam masala. Mix well to coat the beef.
- Pour in enough water to cook the beef. Also, add vinegar. Cover and pressure cook on low heat till the meat is tender.
- Now let the pressure of the cooker release on its own, then open and add the carrots, green peas, and potatoes.
- Add water, as needed, and simmer until the vegetables are cooked.
- Adjust salt if needed and add a dash of garam masala powder. Serve hot with steamed rice or crusty bread.
🌿 Pro Tips:
- Slow cooking enhances the flavours beautifully.
- This curry tastes even better the next day, as the flavors deepen.
- Adjust vinegar and sugar to balance the tang and sweetness to your liking.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- It’s a complete meal in one pot – meat, veg, and rich gravy.
- Full of warm spices without being overwhelmingly hot.
- A beautiful representation of East Indian culinary heritage.
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Beef Alimore – A Traditional East Indian Beef Curry
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 500 gms Beef (with bones or boneless) cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 medium Onions sliced
- 1 inch Ginger chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic chopped
- 4 Green Chillies chopped
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sugar optional
- Salt – to taste
Dry Spices
- 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder adjust to taste
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
Vegetables
- 1 Carrot diced
- 1 Potato cubed
- ½ cup Green Peas
- 1 Tomato chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add whole spices. Stir in the beef pieces and cook till lightly browned.
- Add the sliced onions, chopped green chillies, ginger, garlic, salt and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add chopped tomato and let it soften.
- Add red chilli powder, turmeric, pepper powder, and garam masala. Mix well to coat the beef.
- Pour in enough water to cook the beef. Also, add vinegar. Cover and pressure cook on low heat till the meat is tender.
- Now let the pressure of the cooker release on its own, then open and add the carrots, green peas, and potatoes.
- Simmer until the vegetables are cooked.
- Adjust salt if needed and add a dash of garam masala powder. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
- Cooking time will depend on the quality of meat and also on your pressure cooker.
- Use vegetables as per your liking.
- Adjust spices to suit your taste
- Adding sugar is optional, but it balances the taste.
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