Masalaydaar Beef Yakhni Pulao by @samsweetandspicetreats

2h15
Hard

6 servings

🥩

500 g

Beef

🧂

10 ml

Salt

🌿

5 ml

Whole Coriander Seeds

🌿

1 tsp

White Cumin

1 tsp

Saunf

⭐

1

Star Anise

🪵

1 stick

Cinnamon

⚫

5

Black Peppercorns

🌰

1 pod

Big Cardamom

🌿

2

Cloves

🌶️

4

Whole Button Chillies

🧅

300 g

Onion

🧄

5

Garlic

🌿

1 cm

Ginger

💧

1.5 l

Water

🍚

500 g

Basmati Rice

🧅

1

Onion

🧂

1 tsp

Salt

🌶️

5 ml

Crushed Red Chilies

🌿

1 tsp

Cumin Coriander Powder

🌶️

5 ml

Garam Masala

🫚

15 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

🥔

400 g

Potatoes

🥛

0.5 cup

Yoghurt

🌶️

4

Green Chillies

Yakhni

🍅

120 g

Tomato

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/20

    Quarter 1 large onion, peel 5 garlic cloves, and slice a 1-inch piece of ginger.

    onion
    garlic cloves
    fresh ginger
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  2. Step 2/20

    Place 500 g beef in a pot with 1.5 L water, the quartered onion, garlic cloves, and ginger.

    beef
    water
    onion
    garlic cloves
    fresh ginger
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon
  3. Step 3/20

    Add 1 tsp salt, coriander seeds, white cumin seeds, fennel seeds, star anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, black cardamom, cloves, and button chillies.

    salt
    whole coriander seeds
    white cumin seeds
    fennel seeds
    star anise
    cinnamon stick
    black peppercorns
    black cardamom pod
    cloves
    whole button chillies
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon
  4. Step 4/20

    Bring the stock to a boil, then simmer until the beef is fork-tender, about 60 minutes.

    beef
    water
    🥄wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/20

    Strain the beef stock and reserve the tender beef; discard the boiled aromatics and whole spices.

    beef
    🫗fine mesh strainer
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄slotted spoon
  6. Step 6/20

    Rinse 500 g basmati rice until the water runs mostly clear, then soak it in water for 30 minutes.

    basmati rice
    water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🫗fine mesh strainer
  7. Step 7/20

    Slice the remaining medium onion and cut 1 tomato into thick slices.

    onion
    tomato
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  8. Step 8/20

    Heat 4 tbsp cooking oil in a wide pot and fry the sliced onion until deep golden brown.

    cooking oil
    onion
    🥄wooden spoon
  9. Step 9/20

    Pour in a small splash of reserved beef stock to stop the onion from browning further.

    water
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon
  10. Step 10/20

    Stir in the remaining 1 tsp salt, crushed red chilli, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, and ginger garlic paste.

    salt
    crushed red chilli
    ground cumin
    ground coriander
    garam masala
    ginger garlic paste
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon
  11. Step 11/20

    Sauté the masala until fragrant and oil separates around the edges, about 3 to 5 minutes.

    cooking oil
    🥄wooden spoon
  12. Step 12/20

    Add the reserved beef and fry it with the masala for 5 to 10 minutes.

    beef
    🥄wooden spoon
  13. Step 13/20

    Add the quartered half-boiled potatoes, if using, and coat them in the spiced beef mixture.

    potatoes
    🥄wooden spoon
  14. Step 14/20

    Add 1/2 cup plain yogurt and halved green chillies, then cook until excess yogurt moisture has reduced.

    plain yogurt
    green chillies
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon
  15. Step 15/20

    Drain the soaked basmati rice and gently stir it into the beef mixture.

    basmati rice
    🫗fine mesh strainer
    🥄wooden spoon
  16. Step 16/20

    Pour in enough reserved beef stock to cover the rice by about 1 cm; add water only if the stock is insufficient.

    water
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon
  17. Step 17/20

    Arrange the tomato slices over the rice and taste the cooking liquid to adjust the salt.

    tomato
    salt
    🥄wooden spoon
  18. Step 18/20

    Cook uncovered over high heat until the rice is about half cooked and most liquid has been absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes.

    basmati rice
    🥄wooden spoon
  19. Step 19/20

    Cover the pot tightly and steam the pulao over low heat for 20 minutes.

    basmati rice
    beef
  20. Step 20/20

    Rest the pulao for 5 minutes, then fluff gently and serve hot with raita and green salad if desired.

    basmati rice
    beef
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Seasoning, Herbs and Spices, Vegetables, Liquids, Grains, Condiments

Ingredients

Beef, Salt, Whole coriander seeds, White cumin, Saunf, Star anise, Cinnamon, Black peppercorns, Big cardamom, Cloves, Whole button chillies, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Water, Basmati rice, Crushed red chilies, Cumin coriander powder, Garam masala, Ginger garlic paste, Potatoes, Yoghurt, Green chillies, Yakhni, Tomato

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Gluten free

Calories

650 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 29g, Carbohydrates: 79g, Fat: 20g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 5.2mg, Potassium: 850mg, Calcium: 120mg, Sodium: 720mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin B12: 2.1mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.7mg, Vitamin A: 75mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

45 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 30 minutes

Overall

2 hours 15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

20 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, fine mesh strainer, slotted spoon, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup, mixing bowl

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Rice Dish, One Pot Meal

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal, Celebration, Eid

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian, Mughlai

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Moist, Soft, Creamy

Flavors

Spicy, Aromatic, Savory, Warm, Earthy, Rich, Tangy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool quickly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Portion into freezer-safe airtight containers,Freeze after cooling completely,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)