Kala Bhuna
Kala Bhuna is a rich, dark Bangladeshi beef curry, slow-cooked until the meat is tender and deeply flavored. It features a unique blend of spices and a signature dark color achieved through prolonged cooking and specific techniques. This recipe delivers a complex and aromatic dish perfect for a hearty meal.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 3 ore 25 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Dificilă
- Per porție
- 840 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține lapte și muștar. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 900 gbeef chuck, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
- 2 buc.yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 6 cățelgarlic, minced
- 30 gginger, grated
- 6 buc.green cardamom pod
- 2 buc.cinnamon stick, 1 inch
- 2 buc.bay leaf
- 4 buc.clove
- 0,5 lingurițăblack peppercorn
- 1 lingurăcumin powder
- 1,5 lingurăcoriander powder
- 1 lingurițăturmeric powder
- 1,5 lingurițăred chili powder
- 1 lingurițăgaram masala
- 1,5 lingurițăsalt
- 0,5 canămustard oil
- 0,5 canăyogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1 canăwater
- 4 buc.green chili, slit
garnish
- 2 lingurăfried onion, for garnish
Ustensile
dutch oven · large bowl · heavy-bottomed pot
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the beef, sliced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and yogurt. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Marinating the beef for at least 30 minutes, or preferably several hours in the refrigerator, will enhance the flavor.
- 2
Heat the mustard oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Mustard oil has a distinct pungent flavor. If unavailable, use a neutral oil like vegetable oil, but the flavor profile will be slightly different.
- 3
Add the green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cloves, and black peppercorns to the hot oil. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 4
Add the marinated beef mixture to the pot and stir well. Bring to a simmer.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The beef will release its own juices, creating a rich gravy.
Aproximativ 2 ore
Nota bucătarului: The key to Kala Bhuna is slow cooking, which tenderizes the meat and develops the deep, dark color and complex flavors.
- 6
After 2 hours, remove the lid and add the water and green chilies. Continue to cook uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid has almost evaporated and the oil separates from the masala. This process, known as 'bhuna', can take another 30-45 minutes.
Aproximativ 45 min.
Nota bucătarului: The frequent stirring during this stage is crucial to prevent burning and ensure even browning, contributing to the dark color.
- 7
Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fried onion.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 839,8kcal
- Proteine
- 46,1g
- Carbohidrați
- 17g
- Grăsimi
- 66,8g
- Fibre
- 4,6g
- Zahăr
- 5,2g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover Kala Bhuna in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, until warmed through.