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Beef Kala Bhuna

Chattogram's dark, dry-fried beef, slow-cooked until almost black.

Prep20 min
Cook2 h 15 min
Total2 h 35 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving603 kcal
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BangladeshMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Beef, cubed1.2 kg
  • Onions, sliced3
  • Ginger paste1 tbsp
  • Garlic paste1 tbsp
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Chilli powder1 tsp
  • Cumin powder1 tsp
  • Coriander powder1 tsp
  • Oil5 tbsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Mustard oil3 tbsp
  • Garam masala2 tsp
  • Cinnamon stick1
  • Cardamom pods4
  • Cloves4
  • Bay leaves2

Method

  1. FryFry the onions until deep brown.
  2. MasalaAdd pastes and powdered spices and bhuna (fry) with splashes of water 10 minutes until oil separates.
  3. BeefAdd beef, cook covered 1 1/2 hours.
  4. KalaUncover and fry 30 minutes more, stirring, until very dark and dry.

Nutrition per serving

Calories603 kcal
Protein39.3 g
Carbohydrates9.4 g
Fat46.6 g
Fibre2.1 g
Sugar3.3 g
Sodium921 mg
Saturated fat13.6 g
Serving sizeabout 300 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Mustard. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Beef Kala Bhuna take to make?

About 2 h 35 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 2 h 15 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Beef Kala Bhuna?

About 603 kcal per serving, with 39 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 300 g each.

Which allergens does Beef Kala Bhuna contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Mustard. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Beef Kala Bhuna from?

Beef Kala Bhuna is a main course from Bangladesh. Chattogram's dark, dry-fried beef, slow-cooked until almost black.

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