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Chattogram Kala Bhuna

Classic Chittagong kala bhuna with whole spices.

Prep20 min
Cook2 h 15 min
Total2 h 35 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving608 kcal
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BangladeshMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

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

  • Beef with some fat, 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
  • Kala bhuna masala2 tbsp
  • 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 and cook covered 1 1/2 hours.
  4. KalaFry uncovered 30 minutes until black-brown.

Nutrition per serving

Calories608 kcal
Protein39.5 g
Carbohydrates10.2 g
Fat46.7 g
Fibre2.5 g
Sugar3.3 g
Sodium922 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 Chattogram 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 Chattogram Kala Bhuna?

About 608 kcal per serving, with 40 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 300 g each.

Which allergens does Chattogram Kala Bhuna contain?

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

Where is Chattogram Kala Bhuna from?

Chattogram Kala Bhuna is a main course from Bangladesh. Classic Chittagong kala bhuna with whole spices.

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