Handi Beef Rice

 A classic Pakistani dish! Here's a simple recipe for Handi Beef Rice, a flavorful and aromatic meal:



Ingredients

- 1 cup basmati rice

- 1 pound beef, cut into small pieces

- 2 medium onions, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ginger paste

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

- Salt, to taste

- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

- 2 cups beef broth

- 1 cup water

- Fresh cilantro, for garnish


Instructions

1. *Prepare the rice*: Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. *Cook the beef*: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. *Sauté the onions*: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil. Add the chopped onions and cook until they're lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

4. *Add spices and aromatics*: Add the minced garlic, ginger paste, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. *Add the beef broth and water*: Add the beef broth and water to the pan, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. *Add the cooked beef and rice*: Add the cooked beef and soaked rice to the pan, stirring to combine.

7. *Cook the Handi*: Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.

8. *Serve*: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.


Nutritional Information (per serving)

- Calories: 550

- Protein: 35g

- Fat: 25g

- Saturated Fat: 10g

- Cholesterol: 60mg

- Carbohydrates: 40g

- Fiber: 2g

- Sugar: 5g

- Sodium: 400mg


Serving Size

- 4-6 people


Cooking Time

- 40-50 minutes


Tips

- Use high-quality basmati rice for the best flavor and texture.

- Adjust the amount of spices to your desired level of heat.

- Serve with raita (yogurt with cucumber, cumin, and coriander) to cool down the spiciness.

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