Try this delicious Beef and Mushroom Bhuna Curry recipe next time you’re craving something hearty.
This recipe serves 6.
Ingredients
- 1 kg stewing beef on the bone, cut into chunky pieces
- 2 large onions, diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 6 cardamom pods
- 6 bay leaves
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 Tbsp medium curry powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 4 large tomatoes, diced
- 6 large Portabello mushrooms, cut into chunky wedges
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- 2 tsp salt
- Fresh coriander leaves, to serve
- Roti or naan, to serve
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make Bhuna Curry – Method
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large Dutch oven.
- Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper. Brown the pieces of beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook until soft.
- Add the ginger, garlic and all of the spices. Cook for a minute or two until very fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes. Cook for a minute until the tomatoes begin to break down.
- Add the beef to the pan, along with 1 cup of water.Stir to mix everything together. Cover with a tight lid and simmer over a low heat for 1 – 2 hours, depending on the cut of beef, until tender.
- If the curry begins to look a little dry while cooking, top up with water. This type of curry is meant to have a very thick, well reduced sauce.
- While the curry is cooking, add the rice to a medium sized pot. Pour in the water and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and turn the heat down to a low simmer. Cook for 13 minutes, until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and leave for another 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and keep warm until serving.
- When the beef has about 30 minutes to go, add the chunky portobello mushrooms and mix. Finish the cook until the beef is tender and the Portabellos are cooked through and have absorbed the curry flavour.
- Taste to adjust seasoning.
- Serve the curry on the fluffy basmati rice with fresh coriander and some warm roti on the side.
Beef and Mushroom Bhuna Curry Recipe Notes
This Beef and Mushroom Bhuna Curry Recipe is courtesy of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), a group of farmers who grow and love mushrooms.
They share their passion by promoting all varieties of mushrooms, creating unique recipes that showcase the many flavour profiles of mushrooms, and engaging in charity campaigns that make the world a better place.
Why mushrooms?
These powerful little foods are packed with nutrients and fibres, have very few calories, and are an excellent source of plant protein. If spiced right, they even make a great meat replacement!
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