A flavorful beef dish prepared with stewed beef, a spiced tomato mixture, and crispy chips, topped with a yogurt layer and garnished with cilantro. This dish can be served hot or cold, making it versatile for any occasion.
1: Pressure cook the beef with water, salt, and chicken stock cube for 25 minutes. If you don't have a pressure cooker, boil until tender.
2: Drain the water from the beef.
3: For the tomato mixture, heat oil, add curry leaves and green chilies until fragrant.
4: Add garlic ginger paste and fried onions to the pan, sauté for 2 minutes.
5: Mix in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
6: Add 1/2 cup of water and cover, cooking on low for about 10 minutes.
7: Adjust seasonings and ensure oil has seeped out. If not, cook a bit longer.
8: In a separate pan, fry the boiled beef in oil along with chaat masala, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
9: Whip regular yogurt with salt and set aside.
10: In your serving dish, layer the tomato mixture, chips, and fried beef. Top with cilantro and yogurt mixture.
11: Optional: Drizzle with imili ki chatni.
12: For Tarka, heat oil and fry garlic and cumin seeds until golden. Pour over the dish.
13: Garnish with onion and ginger, and serve hot or cold.
