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    Home » Main Dish

    Tender Pakistani Beef Karahi

    May 12, 2023 by Sarah Mirza · Leave a Comment

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    Tender Pakistani Beef Karahi is a true treasure in Pakistani cuisine. This recipe takes it up a notch by replacing store-bought masala with a Homemade Karahi Masala, resulting in a dish that is not only flavorful but also healthier. What's more, it's easy to prepare, making it perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

    Other Karahi recipes: Chicken Karahi, Karahi Gosht and Charsi Karahi.

    WHAT IS BEEF KARAHI?

    Tender Pakistani Beef Karahi is a delectable Pakistani and North Indian beef recipe that features tender pieces of beef cooked in a flavorful tomato-based curry. This recipe uses a Homemade Karahi Masala free from preservatives, and is garnished with refreshing cilantro and zesty ginger. It's traditionally served with hot, fresh chapati or naan for a satisfying meal. Check out other Pakistani Dinner recipes like: Sindhi Chicken Biryani, Mutton Do Pyaza, and Shimla Mirch Keema.

    WHICH CUT OF BEEF IS BEST FOR BEEF KARAHI?

    The best beef for Beef Karahi is boneless. It's flavorful and tender.

    CAN I MAKE BEEF KARAHI WITH CHICKEN?

    Yes, of course Beef Karahi can be made with chicken with is recipe or the Pakistani-Style Chicken Karahi recipe.

    HOW SPICY IS THE BEEF KARAHI?

    A typical Karahi recipe is known for its mild spiciness, but if desired, the amount of red chili powder can be increased for a spicier taste.

    INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED!

    • Tomatoes- The fundamental component in any Karahi dish are tomatoes. Place whole tomatoes in Instant Pot.
    • Beef- Ensure that the beef being cooked is fresh.
    • Ginger Garlic Paste- Nothing beat Homemade Ginger garlic paste.
    • Homemade Karahi Masala- Takes few ingredients but preservative free.

    HOW TO COOK BEEF KARAHI?

    Add oil and beef.
    Next add green pepper and whole spices.
    Mix well.
    Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste
    Add onion.
    Then add tomatoes.
    Then add Homemade Karahi Masala.
    Cilantro.
    Now pressure it.
    It should look like this. Now let it cook until the gravy becomes thick.
    Garnish with cilantro and ginger.
    Enjoy!

    Let's Make Beef Karahi!!!

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    Tender Pakistani Beef Karahi

    Tender Pakistani Beef Karahi features tender pieces of beef cooked in a flavorful tomato-based curry and this recipes uses homemade Karahi Masala.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
    Keyword: beef curry, beef karahi, homemade karahi masala, karahi
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 51kcal
    Author: Sarah Mirza

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 lbs beef
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 4 tbsp ginger garlic paste
    • 2 green peppers slitted
    • 4 tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp tomato paste
    • 3 tbsp Homemade Karahi Masala
    • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp cilantro

    Whole spices

    • 2 green cardamom
    • 1 black cardamom
    • 1 cinnamon stick

    Garnish

    • 1 tbsp cilantro
    • 1 inch ginger julienne

    Instructions

    • In an Instant Pot, on sauté mode, add oil and let it heat up.
    • Add beef and sauté the beef for 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Next add ginger garlic paste and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add onion and mix well.
    • Next place the whole tomatoes in the Instant pot along with tomato paste.
    • Mix everything well for 3-4 minutes.
    • Next add homemade karahi masala and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
    • Now add fresh lemon juice and cilantro and mix well.
    • Close the lid, select pressure, pressure it for 25 minutes or until the beef is tender.
    • Vent the steam out and open the lid.
    • The gravy would be runny.
    • Give it a good mix.
    • Then let it cook on sauté mode for 5 minutes or until the gravy thickens.
    • Garnish with ginger and cilantro.
    • Serve it immediately with a hot naan or chapati.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1people | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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