Serving up a comforting bowl of flavorful beef curry with tender chunks of potato is sure to warm the hearts and satisfy your taste buds. This delicious dish is a classic favorite with a perfect balance of rich spices and wholesome ingredients. With its aromatic blend of ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric, and chilli, this beef curry is a fragrant masterpiece that is sure to impress.
The succulent beef pressured cooked to perfection, with the robust flavors of spices, creates a mouthwatering medley of savory goodness. Every bite is a delightful blend of tender meat and creamy potatoes, the perfect combination for a hearty and fulfilling meal.
Whether you’re craving a satisfying dinner or looking to impress your guests, this beef curry with potato is a surefire winner. Its comforting flavors and tantalizing aromas make it an irresistible delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds. So get ready to indulge in this delectable curry that gets ready in just 30 minutes.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients for a flavorful beef curry with potato
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Beef Curry with Potato
Ingredients for a flavorful beef curry with potato
In India, curry was traditionally made with goat or lamb, as beef was not as readily available. However, as the influence of British colonialism spread, beef curry became more common, particularly in regions with a larger Christian population. Today, beef curry is enjoyed mainly in the states of Goa and Kerala. Its versatility and rich flavors have made it a favorite dish in various culinary traditions.
To create a truly flavorful beef curry with potato, it’s essential to use the right combination of ingredients. Here are the key components that make up this delightful dish:
1. Beef: Choose a tender cut of beef, such as undercut, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Preferably, the beef should be marbled with fat, as this will help keep it moist and add flavor to the curry.
2. Potatoes: Opt for starchy potatoes, which will hold their shape well during cooking. Cut the potatoes into chunks that are larger than the beef.
3. Spices: A blend of aromatic spices, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and chili is the heart and soul of this dish. You can either make your powders from scratch or use store-bought ones from a trusted brand.
4. Aromatics: Enhance the flavors of the curry with aromatics like onions, chillies, garlic, and ginger. These ingredients add depth and complexity to the dish.
5. Tomato: Use 2 medium chopped tomatoes. It adds a subtle tanginess and balances out the spices.
6. Fresh Herbs: Finish off the curry with a handful of fresh coriander or mint leaves. Though optional, these herbs add a burst of freshness and brighten up the dish.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Beef Curry with Potato
Now that you have all the ingredients ready, let’s dive into the step-by-step process of cooking beef curry with potato:
1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add ginger, garlic, and green chilli paste. Fry for 30 seconds over medium heat, until fragrant. Then add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent. This will take about 5 minutes.
2. Now add the powdered spices, red chilli, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Also, add a dash of water to avoid burning and stir fry for a minute or two.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef to the pressure cooker. Fry the beef along with the spices, stirring occasionally until oil oozes out. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Once you see oil on top, add a cup of water to the pressure cooker and stir well. Put on the lid and pressure cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Allow the pressure to release completely.
5. Now open the lid add the potatoes and tomatoes and stir to combine them with the beef and spices.
6. Put on the lid and pressure cook for one or two whistles and then turn off the heat.
7. Once the cooker is cooled, open the lid and check if the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning. If desired, you can add a squeeze of lime juice for a tangy kick.
9. Serve the beef curry with potato over steamed rice or with warm naan bread. Garnish with fresh coriander or mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor.
Serving Suggestions
This classic recipe features a fragrant blend of spices and is best served with rice or naan bread. To elevate your beef curry with potato experience, consider these serving suggestions and accompaniments:
1. Steamed Rice: Serve the curry over a bed of steamed rice. The rice will absorb the flavorful gravy, creating a delicious combination.
2. Naan Bread or Rotis: Warm and pillowy naan bread or rotis are the perfect accompaniment to scoop up every bit of this delicious curry.
3. Pickles and Chutneys: Add a variety of pickles, and chutneys to provide a tangy contrast to the rich flavors of the curry.
4. Raita or Salad: A cool and refreshing raita made with yogurt, cucumber, and mint or a simple salad is a great way to balance the heat of the curry.
5. Papads: Crispy papads, a thin and crispy Indian cracker, are a delightful addition to your meal. They add a satisfying crunch and can be used to scoop up the curry.
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Printable Recipe
A Comforting Delight: Flavourful Beef Curry with Potato
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooket
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef, boneless cut into bite size cubes
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 2 medium Onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp Crushed Ginger, garlic and green chilllies ginger -1", garlic -5 to 6 cloves, green chillies 2 or 3
- 1 tbsp Red Chilli powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- ½ tbsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp Garam Masala powder
- 1 cup Water for curry (250 ml)
- 4 tbsp Oil for cooking
- Salt to taste
Instructions
How to make Beef Curry
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add ginger, garlic, and green chilli paste. Fry for 30 seconds over medium heat, until fragrant. Then add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Now add the powdered spices, red chilli, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Also, add a dash of water to avoid burning and stir fry for a minute or two.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef to the pressure cooker. Fry the beef along with the spices, stirring occasionally until oil oozes out. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Once you see oil on top, add a cup of water to the pressure cooker and stir well. Put on the lid and pressure cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Allow the pressure to release completely.
- Now open the lid add the potatoes and tomatoes to the pressure cooker and stir to combine them with the beef and spices.
- Put on the lid and pressure cook for one or two whistles and then turn off the heat.
- Once the cooker is cooled, open the lid and check if the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. If desired, you can add a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve the beef curry with potato over steamed rice or with warm naan bread. Garnish with fresh coriander or mint leaves.
Notes
- Pressure cooking time may differ depending on the heat and the pressure cooker.
- Adjust spices and salt to suit your taste
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