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Indian Meat Curry Recipe

Indian Meat Curry Recipe

A rich, aromatic Indian Meat Curry packed with warm spices and tender meat. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners and tastes even better the next day. Serve it with rice or naan for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g beef or lamb cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 tomatoes chopped or 1 cup canned tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup water or beef broth
  • Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • ½ cup yogurt or coconut milk optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and blended.
  5. Mix in turmeric, chili powder, coriander, cumin, and salt.
  6. Add meat and cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Pour in water or broth and stir well.
  8. Cover and simmer for 35–45 minutes until meat becomes tender.
  9. Sprinkle garam masala and mix gently.
  10. Add yogurt or coconut milk if you want a creamy curry.
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
Slow simmering makes the meat extra tender.
Adjust chili powder to control the spice level.
This curry tastes even better the next day.
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