Beef Moong Dal Curry
Tender beef pieces slow-cooked with yellow moong dal and aromatic spices, creating a hearty and flavour-packed curry with a creamy texture. Perfect comfort food that pairs beautifully with naan or steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 500 g Beef boneless pieces
- 150 g Moong Dal rinsed and soaked 30 minutes
- 2 Onions finely sliced
- 2 Tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- 100 ml Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1 Green Chilli sliced, optional
- 500 ml Water adjust as needed
- 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until aromatic.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the ginger and garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 5–6 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a thick masala.
- Add the beef pieces and mix well to coat them with the masala. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned.
- Pour in the water, cover, and cook on low heat for 40–45 minutes until the beef becomes tender.
- Once the beef is soft, add the soaked moong dal. Stir well and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes until the dal becomes creamy and blends with the curry.
- Stir in garam masala and green chilli. Simmer for another 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 710kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 33gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 612mgFibre: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 896IUVitamin C: 14mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 73mgIron: 5mg
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