Traditional Kala Bhuna Recipe: A Rich and Aromatic Meaty Delight
Kala Bhuna is a renowned meat curry hailing from the regions of Chittagong, Bangladesh, and Eastern India. This dish is loved for its deep, complex flavors and signature dark appearance, which is achieved through a careful mix of aromatic spices and slow cooking. Whether you choose beef or lamb, this dish promises a culinary experience that celebrates the richness of spices and the tenderness of meat.
🛢️ 3 tbsp cooking oil, Sunflower
🧅 ½ cup thinly sliced onion
🌿 1 small stick of cinnamon
🥩 2kg red meat, beef or lamb
🌱 1 tsp turmeric
🌶️ 1½ tsp red chili powder
🌿 1½ tsp coriander powder
🧂 1 tsp salt
🧄 1 tbsp garlic paste
🌿 1½ tbsp ginger paste
🧅 2 tbsp sliced onion
🌶️ 4 green chilies
🥫 2½ tbsp dark soy sauce
🌿 2 bay leaves
🌿 2 medium sticks of cinnamon
🌿 4 cardamom pods
🌿 6 cloves
🌿 1 mace
🌿 7-8 black peppercorns
💧 ½ cup water
🥛 ½ cup plain yogurt
🍬 1 tsp sugar
🍶 1½ tbsp mustard oil
🧈 1 tsp ghee
🧅 ¼ cup sliced onion for tempering
🌶️ 6 green chilies for tempering
🌿 ¾ tsp garam masala
🌿 ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder
1- Sauté Onions:
2- Season Meat:
3- Mix Ingredients:
4- Add Onions and Soy Sauce:
5- Spice the Meat:
6- Integrate Yogurt:
7- Slow Cook:
8- Prepare Tempering:
9- Finish Curry:
10- Serve:
- Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 hours
Total Time: Approximately 2.5-3.25 hours
Servings: 6-8
Calories: Assumed ~450-550 per serving
Proteins: ~30-35g per serving
Fats: ~30-35g per serving
Carbohydrates: ~15-20g per serving
Equipment:
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