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Beef Achari Curry

by Nabeela Kauser
We explore the bold, tangy flavours of Beef Achari Curry, where aromatic spices and pickling-inspired masalas create a rich, unforgettable meal that pairs perfectly with rice or bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 617 kcal

Ingredients

  • 700 g Beef
  • 50 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
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 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
  • 1 handful 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.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 33gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 799mgPotassium: 797mgFibre: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 754IUVitamin C: 18mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 93mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Beef, Comfort Food, Curry, One Pot Meal, Spicy
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