Chatkhara Beef Fry

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef (boneless, thin slices or small cubes)
• 1 onion (large, sliced)
• 1 tbsp ginger (crushed)
• 1 tbsp garlic (crushed)
• 5 green chillies (crushed)
• 0.5 cup yoghurt
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (for the beef base)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1.5 tsp salt (for the beef base)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp chaat masala (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 2 tbsp corn flour (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 1 tsp red crush chillies (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 0.5 tsp salt (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 1 tsp roasted cumin (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 0.5 tsp crushed coriander seeds (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 1 tsp dry methi (fenugreek; part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (part of Chatkhara Spice Mix)
• 3 tbsp oil or ghee (for final fry)
• 8 curry leaves
• 4 green chillies (sliced, for final fry)
• fresh coriander (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large pot, combine the beef slices or cubes, sliced onion, crushed ginger, crushed garlic, 4-5 crushed green chillies, yoghurt, turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, coriander powder, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 cup of water.

2. 2

   Cook the mixture on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely tender and the water has evaporated entirely. Alternatively, use a pressure cooker to speed up this process until the beef is soft and the liquid is gone.

3. 3

   Once the beef is dry, add the 'Secret Chatkhara Spice Mix' ingredients: chaat masala, corn flour, red crush chillies, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 0.5 tsp salt, roasted cumin, crushed coriander seeds, dry methi (fenugreek), 1 tbsp lemon juice, and sesame seeds. Stir well to ensure the beef is thoroughly coated.

4. 4

   In a separate frying pan, heat oil or ghee over medium-high heat. Add the curry leaves and 3-4 sliced green chillies, sautéing until they become fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the spiced, cooked beef to the frying pan. Fry on high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef becomes slightly crispy and the masala forms a rich coating.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh coriander and an extra squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

7. 7

   Serve hot with naan, rice, or a fresh chutney.

Notes

You can use a pressure cooker to speed up the initial beef cooking process. Ensure the water is completely dried out before adding the spice mix to get the best texture.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• beef
• spicy
• Eid
• fried
• South Asian
• street-style
• dinner