THE PICKLED ONION-BEEF

(Our Play on Achari Beef)

THE PICKLED ONION-BEEF

Ingredients: 600g Beef (cubed), 2 tbsp Mixed Indian pickle, 1 tbsp Tamarind paste, 1 tsp Fennel seeds, 1 tsp Mustard seeds, 1 tsp Nigella seeds, 2 Red onions (pureed), 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste...

Ingredients

  • 600g Beef (cubed)
  • 2 tbsp Mixed Indian pickle
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Nigella seeds
  • 2 Red onions (pureed)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onion puree in 3 tbsp oil until the water evaporates and it turns dark and sweet.
  2. The Bloom Add seeds and pickle with a 30ml splash of water to form a dark, oily paste.
  3. The Sear Add beef; fry on high heat for 5 minutes until sealed in the pickle paste.
  4. The Simmer Add 200ml water; cover and simmer low for 35 minutes until the beef is tender.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with fresh ginger matchsticks and a squeeze of lime.

Cuisine: Indian

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