Makhni Beef
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Makhni beef is a rich in flavors, delicious and tasty dish. The dish is easy to make and is full of flavors. Many of you have tried makhni handi or dal makhni but this recipe is a super recipe on its own. This restaurant style beef makhni can be prepared easily without extra effort. My family enjoys its traditional degi flavor along with creamy texture. Do give this dhaba style makhni beef a try and enjoy the appreciation from your family and guests.
If you like this recipe do check my other Pakistani recipes like keema masalha, Mutton Rosh Quetta Recipe and Palak Chicken Malai Kofta.
Ingredients
- لونگ Cloves 6-7
- ثابت دار چینی Cinnamon stick 2-3
- کالی الائچی Black cardamom 3
- ہری الائچی Green cardamom 4-5
- ثابت زیرہ Cumin seeds 1/2 tablespoon
- کاجو Cashew nuts 20-25
- تازہ پودینہ Fresh mint 1/4 cup
- ہری مرچیں Green chilies 2-3
- ہرا دھنیا Fresh coriander 1/4 cup
- پانی water 1/4 cup or as required
- بغیر ہڈی کا گائے کا گوشت Boneless beef 1 kg
- کٹے ہوئے پیاز Sliced onion 3 medium
- کٹے ہوئے ٹماٹر Chopped tomatoes 3 medium
- نمک Salt as per taste
- پسی ہوئی ہلدی Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
- پسا ہوا لہسن Garlic paste 1 tablespoon
- پسا ہوا ادرک Ginger paste 1 tablespoon
- پانی Water 2 cups or as required
- کوکنگ آئل Cooking oil 1/2 cup
- تکہ مصالحہ Tikka masala 1 tablespoon
- موٹا کُٹا ہوا ثابت دھنیا Whole coriander seeds crushed 1 tablespoon
- پسی ہوئی لال مرچیں Red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- پسا ہوا گرم مصالحہ Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
- پھینٹی ہوئی دہی Yogurt whisked 3/4 cup
- تازہ کریم یا ملائی Fresh cream 1/2 cup
- کٹا ہوا ہرا دھنیا Fresh coriander chopped 1-2 tablespoon
- مکھن Butter as required
Directions
In a grinder add cloves, cinnamon stick, black & green cardamom, cumin seeds and cashew nuts. Grind to make a powder.
Now add fresh mint, green chilies, fresh coriander and water. Grind it to make a paste. Set it aside.
In a pressure cooker add beef, sliced onion, chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste along with water. Give a mix to everything.
Cover the pressure cooker and cook the beef on medium flame for 20-25 minutes or till the beef gets tender. (If you are not using pressure cooker adjust the water level and timing till the beef gets properly tender).
Change the pot and add cooking oil it the beef. Let extra water reduced from beef on high flame. (4-5 minutes).
Add tikka masala, red chili powder, coriander seeds, garam masala powder. Mix well and fry till oil separates.
Turn the flame to low and add yogurt. Give a mix, and add prepared cashew paste in the beef. Turn the flame to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes until oil separates.
Turn the flame to low again and add fresh cream. Give a mix, turn the flame to medium and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add chopped fresh coriander and mix well.
Top with butter and garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.
Delicious beef makhni is ready to enjoy.
______________ Note: You may even prepare this recipe with mutton and make it mutton makhni if you want to. Cooking time will vary for mutton so adjust it accordingly.
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