Beef Madras

A spicy beef curry with homemade gravy, served alongside aromatic cardamom pilau rice and garnished with fresh coriander.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605 kcals 2420 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.4 grams 261.5 grams
Fat 22 grams 88 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 145.5 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
Liquids
300
ml
650
ml
Meat
500
g
Sirloin Steak
fat trimmed, cut into thin strips
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
8
piece
Green Cardamom Pod
divided use
1.5
piece
Cinnamon Stick
divided use
4
tsp
1.5
tsp
Nigella Seeds
divided use
1
tsp
2
tsp
Cumin
ground, divided use
1
bunch
Coriander
fresh, roughly chopped
OilsFats
2
tsp
Ghee
divided use
Vegetables
4
piece
Onion
large, peeled and sliced
1
piece
Red Chilli
chopped
1
piece
4
piece
Tomato
chopped
2
piece
Green Pepper
seeds removed, sliced
2.5
cm
Ginger
fresh root, peeled and chopped
1
piece
Aubergine
chopped into cubes
10
piece
Okra
trimmed, sliced

Steps

  • Fry onions, garlic, and chillies in groundnut oil until softened.
  • Add tomatoes, peppers, ginger, spices, and salt, then cover with 300ml water.
  • Simmer covered for 30 to 40 minutes over low heat.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and blend the gravy until smooth.
  • Fry onion and garlic in ghee until they begin to colour for the rice.
  • Stir in rice, cardamom, cinnamon, and 650ml stock and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Coat the beef strips in the spice, ginger, garlic, and chilli mixture.
  • Fry the beef in ghee for 3 minutes, then add aubergine and okra and cook until tender.
  • Combine the curry gravy with the beef mixture to warm through.
  • Serve the beef alongside rice and garnish with garam masala and fresh coriander.