Homemade beef bhuna curry with naan bread and raita

Beef Bhuna with Naan Recipe

Name: Beef Bhuna with Naan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 120 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: black pepper (to taste); 2 tsp brown mustard seeds; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 3 tsp coriander seeds; 0.5 whole cucumber; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 3 leaves curry leaves; 400 grams diced beef (stewing); 2 tsp fennel seeds; 0.5 whole fresh chilli; 6 sprig fresh coriander; 3 cm fresh ginger; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic; 2 single naan bread; salt (to taste); 2 whole shallots; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 5 whole tomatoes; 300 ml water; 180 ml yoghurt

120 Minutes

Serves: 2

A spicy homemade beef bhuna curry with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and chilli spiced with a mixture of amazing toasted spices including cumin, coriander, mustard and fennel seeds. Serve the bhuna curry with a warm naan bread and a cucumber raita

Recipe Ingreds

Curry

400 grams diced beef (stewing)
2 tsp brown mustard seeds
1 tsp chilli flakes
3 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
3 leaves curry leaves
2 tsp fennel seeds
0.5 whole fresh chilli
3 cm fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic
salt (to taste)
2 whole shallots
5 whole tomatoes
300 ml water
2 sprig fresh coriander
black pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp sunflower oil

Bread

2 single naan bread

Raita

0.5 whole cucumber
4 sprig fresh coriander
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
180 ml yoghurt

Recipe with pictures Steps

Step 1

peel and grate the cucumber
squeeze the lemon(s) .
wash and finely chop the fresh coriander
place all the raita ingredients in a bowl
stir to mix the ingredients
Refrigerate

Step 2

heat the frying pan
ensure the pan is hot
Add the chilli flakes and all the seeds to the frying pan and stir continuously until the seeds are a darker shade
empty into a mortar or spice grinder
grind the seeds

Step 3

heat the frying pan with half the oil
ensure the pan is hot
add the meat to the pan in batches
cook till golden brown
add to casserole dish

Step 4

peel and crush the garlic using the garlic crusher or chop finely
wash and finely chop the chilli
peel and grate the ginger
peel and finely chop the shallot(s)

Step 5

heat the remaining oil in the frying pan
add the shallots
cook for 5 minutes
add the garlic, chilli and ginger
cook for a minute or two

Step 6

wash and chop half of the tomatoes
add the tomatoes and curry leaves to the frying pan
cook until the tomatoes form a paste

Step 7

add the roast spices to the frying pan
cook for a minute or two

Step 8

add the meat to the pan
cook for 5 minutes
add the water
Bring to the boil

Step 9

turn down the heat cook gently
place the lid on the frying pan
cook for 30 mins

Step 10

set the oven to 180C 350F or gas mark 4
taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary
add the contents of the frying pan to a casserole dish
add a lid
place in the oven
cook for 30 mins

Step 11

wash and chop the remaining half of the tomatoes
add to the casserole dish
cook for 30 mins

Step 12

when the meat is tender
remove the lid
set the oven to 165C 365F or gas mark 3
cook for 10 mins

Step 13

wash and finely chop the fresh coriander

Step 14

wrap the naan bread in foil and warm in the oven
cook for 5 minutes

Step 15

remove the curry from the oven
place the curry on a serving plate
sprinkle with coriander
if cooking extra for the freezer
store the extra curry in a freezable container allow to cool and then place in freezer

Step 16

remove the bread from the oven and add to the serving plate

Step 17

serve with the raita

Recipe Utensils

1 casserole dish
2 chopping board
1 fish slice
1 foil
1 frying pan with lid
1 Garlic crusher
2 grater
2 large knife
1 lemon squeezer
1 mortar and pestle
1 small bowl

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About our beef bhuna recipe

Enjoy the vibrant flavours of this aromatic curry recipe, tender diced beef is infused with the warmth of brown mustard seeds, chili flakes, coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds, along with the earthy essence of curry leaves, ginger, and garlic, All enveloped in spicy tomato sauce, resulting in a luscious gravy that coats each morsel of meat. Served alongside warm Indian bread and cool, refreshing raita made with cucumber, yogurt, and zesty lemon, this dish offers a delightful harmony of textures and flavours that will elevate any dining experience.

How to make our authentic beef bhuna recipe

This spicy curry takes a while to cook but is worth the effort for the delicious mix of flavours and spices.

Dry fry the cumin, coriander, mustard and fennel seeds till dark brown and the aromas are released, and then grind to a fine powder and set a side. Cook the beef in the frying pan with a little oil till sealed and the meat is browned Set aside. Add the chilli, garlic and onions to the frying pan and lightly fry. Add the tomatoes, spices and bay leaves to the onion mixture cook till the tomatoes are soft, Add the beef pieces back into the pan with the water, turn the heat down and simmer, Cover and cook on the cooker top for 30 minutes stir occasionally. Remove from the heat and place in a casserole dish and bake. Cook till the beef is tender and falling apart and the sauce is thick and sticking to the meat. Serve the beef bhuna with a cucumber raita and warm Indian bread.

Ingredients for our authentic beef curry

Spices - the dish is made with whole spices and seeds, the spices can be substituted with ground spices such as ground cumin powder

Fresh spices - ginger, green chilies and garlic - you can replace with pre prepared products such as garlic paste etc. If you don't have fresh chillies you can use chilli powder

Beef - any type of stewing beef is ideal

Tomatoes - we use fresh tomatoes for this recipe, you can use tinned tomatoes and if you want a stronger tomato flavour you can add tomato puree

When to make beef bhuna gosht recipe

This delicious slow-cooked curry is ideal for a special occasion, dinner with friends or a curry night, you can make it the day before as it takes longer to cook than most curries and the the flavours will develop overnight making the curry extra delicious. Store in the fridge overnight. It’s an ideal winter dish. The chicken thighs are so tender that its worth the extra time to cook. This recipe is not difficult to cook but it is time consuming so you may want to cook extra and freeze

Traditional Beef bhuna curry - dinner ideas

Bhuna curries are dry curries with a thick sauce so are ideal to be eaten either

with rice and raita sauce as a main course in autumn or winter
in a wrap or use traditional pooris or chapatis, add sliced onion relish to make the perfect filling. Ideal for lunch if you have leftovers from dinner
Create delicious kebabs for your summer barbecues

Perfect for an Indian themed dinner parties as a main course, Beef bhuna can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated. It can be frozen and will keep for up to 3 months.

What makes our beef curry the best

This spicy slow-cooked bhuna, is packed full of amazing tastes, the star of this dish is the delicious spice mix which takes on amazing flavours as the sauce reduces.

What is a bhuna

The bhuna curries are medium hot, and they get their name from the Indian for " browning" . The spices for this dish are dry fried and ground. The curry is cooked until the spices and sauce adhere to the meat. The most popular meats for bhunas are chicken, beef and lamb, although all meats are suitable for these curries.

Other Indian curry recipes

Lamb Bhuna with Naan

Thai Chicken Curry with Rice

Chicken bhuna

Chicken and Spinach Curry with Poppadoms

Lamb and Potato Curry served with Brown Rice

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