Thehungrycodercooks

Ingredients

• 2.2–2.5 lb beef with bone
• 3 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• Salt, to taste
• 4.5 cups water (total, divided for cooking meat and potatoes)

Whole Spices (Garam Masala):

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3–4 black peppercorns
• 2–3 cloves
• 3–4 green cardamoms
• 2–3 dried red chilies

Ground Spices:

• 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1.5 tsp turmeric powder

Directions

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and temper the whole spices until fragrant.
2. Add the chopped onion and a little salt. Fry until softened.
3. Stir in the ginger and garlic paste.
4. Add the ground spices along with about 1/4 cup water to prevent burning. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add the beef and stir-fry uncovered for a few minutes. Then cover and cook over low to medium heat.
6. After about 15 minutes, the beef will release its own water. Gradually add more water as needed (about 2.5 cups total) to continue cooking the meat. Cover and cook, checking occasionally.
7. When the beef is 80–90% cooked, add the potatoes along with the remaining water. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the gravy has reached your desired consistency.
8. Finish with chopped green chilies and fresh cilantro.
9. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Recipe Video

Notes