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Beef Achari Curry

Beef Achari Curry

by Nabeela Kauser
Succulent beef simmered in a tangy, spiced achari masala with aromatic seeds and yoghurt, creating a bold, pickle-inspired curry that bursts with authentic Pakistani flavour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 910 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Beef cut into medium-sized pieces
  • 100 ml Oil
  • 2 Onions finely sliced
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp Yoghurt whisked
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Nigella Seeds Kalonji
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds Methi Dana
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Green Chillies slit
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 200 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Coriander chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add mustard, fennel, nigella, fenugreek, and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  • Add the onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Stir in ginger and garlic pastes; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add beef pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Mix in tomatoes, chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
  • Pour in yoghurt and stir well to coat the beef.
  • Add water, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
  • Once cooked, sprinkle garam masala, lemon juice, and add green chillies.
  • Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken the gravy.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 910kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 45gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 848mgPotassium: 985mgFibre: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 18mgVitamin D: 0.3µgCalcium: 101mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Achari, Beef, Curry, Masala, Pickle, Recipe, Spicy
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