Indian recipe

Beef Bhuna with Bengali Spices

Name: Beef Bhuna with Bengali Spices
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp mustard oil (or vegetable oil); 2 large onions, finely sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch piece ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp black peppercorns; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste); 2 tsp ground Bengali panch phoron (or 1 tsp each of fenugreek, nigella, fennel, cumin, black mustard - use 2 tsp total if not available); 1 bay leaf; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste); Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish

A smoky, deeply spiced Bengali beef bhuna. This recipe sears rich meat with toasted spices, fenugreek and green chilies, finishing with onion gravy for a bold, rustic curry.

Total time

1h1 hr

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Serves

BengaliBeefSpicyCurryStovetop

Chef’s Pro Tips

Use mustard oil for authentic Bengali aroma.
Let the curry rest 5–10 minutes after simmering for richer flavor.
Adjust chilies to control heat without losing depth.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed basmati rice or warm flatbreads to soak up the bhuna sauce.

Storage Instructions

Cool completely; refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories: 410kcal
protein: 29 g
Carbs: 9 g
fat: 28 g

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