Lamb Or Beef Kadhai Recipe
Cooked in onion & tomato sauce with sautéed bell peppers & spices.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Cube the lamb or beef into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onions and dice the tomatoes. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips.
Cooking
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large kadhai or wok, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
- 3
Sauté Onions
Add the finely chopped onions to the hot oil. Sauté until they become golden brown.
- 4
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5
Add Spices
Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt to the onion mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Add Meat
Add the cubed lamb or beef to the kadhai. Cook on high heat until the meat is browned on all sides.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- 8
Simmer the Dish
Reduce the heat to low, cover the kadhai, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Add Bell Peppers
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the sliced bell peppers and garam masala. Stir well and cook until the bell peppers are slightly tender.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan or rice.
