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Maldivian Beef Gravy

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Maldivian Beef Gravy

Name: Maldivian Beef Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Maldivian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (Or as needed); 3-4 pieces Cardamom pods; 4-5 pieces Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon stick; 1 piece Bay leaf; 1 large Onions (Chopped); 4-5 cloves Garlic (Minced or finely chopped); 1 teaspoon Chilli powder; 2 teaspoons Coriander seeds powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds powder; 0.5 teaspoon Pepper powder; 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1 piece Beef stock cube; 1 tablespoon Maldivian massalas (Dhivehi havaadhu); 2 tablespoons Tomato paste; 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 500 grams Beef (Chopped into cubes); 1 cup Water (Or as needed to achieve desired gravy consistency)

A flavorful Maldivian beef gravy, starting with aromatic whole spices sautéed in oil, followed by onions, garlic, and a blend of Maldivian and other ground spices. Tomato paste, turmeric, and chopped beef are then added with water and simmered until the beef is tender and the gravy is rich and thick. Perfect to serve with rice or bread.

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Aromatic Whole Spices Sautéing

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

26m

Cook Time

41m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Maldivian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

35g

Protein

15g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Onions and Garlic Browning in Pot

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Spices Mixed with Beef and Tomato Paste

Instructions

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Add oil to a pot and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.
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Add oil to a pot and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.
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Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking to prevent burning the spices.
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Once the oil is hot, add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Once the oil is hot, add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Frying whole spices briefly helps release their aromatic oils, enhancing the flavor of the gravy.
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Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Stir well and cook until the onions and garlic turn into a light golden brown color, softening significantly.
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Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Stir well and cook until the onions and garlic turn into a light golden brown color, softening significantly.
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Cooking onions and garlic thoroughly is crucial for developing the base flavor of the gravy. Don't rush this step.
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Add chili powder, coriander seeds powder, cumin seeds powder, pepper powder, salt, beef stock cube, and Maldivian massalas (Dhivehi havaadhu). Mix everything well and cook for a few minutes to toast the spices, ensuring they don't burn.
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Add chili powder, coriander seeds powder, cumin seeds powder, pepper powder, salt, beef stock cube, and Maldivian massalas (Dhivehi havaadhu). Mix everything well and cook for a few minutes to toast the spices, ensuring they don't burn.
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Add a splash of water if the spices start to stick to prevent burning.
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Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, and the chopped beef cubes. Add water, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged.
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Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, and the chopped beef cubes. Add water, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged.
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Scrape the bottom of the pot to incorporate any browned bits, which adds more flavor.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 10-15 minutes, or until the beef is tender and cooked through, and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 10-15 minutes, or until the beef is tender and cooked through, and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Check the beef for tenderness and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. If the gravy is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes; if too thick, add a little more hot water.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

Cooking oil(Or as needed)

Cardamom pods

Cloves

Cinnamon stick

Bay leaf

Onions(Chopped)

Garlic(Minced or finely chopped)

Chilli powder

Coriander seeds powder

Cumin seeds powder

Pepper powder

Salt(Or to taste)

Beef stock cube

Maldivian massalas (Dhivehi havaadhu)

Tomato paste

Turmeric powder

Beef(Chopped into cubes)

Water(Or as needed to achieve desired gravy consistency)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Add oil to a pot and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.Preview1mPreviewAdd oil to a pot and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.1m

Once the oil is hot, add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.Preview1mPreviewOnce the oil is hot, add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.1m

Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, and the chopped beef cubes. Add water, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged.Preview1mPreviewStir in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, and the chopped beef cubes. Add water, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged.1m

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Cooking oil
(Or as needed)

Onions
(Chopped)

Garlic
(Minced or finely chopped)

Salt
(Or to taste)

Beef
(Chopped into cubes)

Water
(Or as needed to achieve desired gravy consistency)

Add oil to a pot and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.
Preview
1m
Preview
Add oil to a pot and heat it over medium heat until shimmering.
1m

Once the oil is hot, add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Preview
1m
Preview
Once the oil is hot, add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
1m

Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, and the chopped beef cubes. Add water, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged.
Preview
1m
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Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, and the chopped beef cubes. Add water, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged.
1m