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Tender Homemade Pakistani Beef Karahi

Tender Homemade Pakistani Beef Karahi features tender pieces of beef cooked in a flavorful tomato-based curry and this recipes uses homemade Karahi Masala.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
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

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