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Rice with Beef Qorma Recipe: A Flavorful Pakistani Dish

Here’s a recipe for Rice with Beef Qorma:

Ingredients:

For Beef Qorma:

  • 500g beef, cut into small pieces
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking oil or ghee for frying

For Rice:

  • 2 cups Basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
  • 4 cups water
  • 2-3 green cardamom pods
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 1-inch cinnamon stick
  • Salt to taste

For Garnish:

  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • Fried onions (optional)
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions:

  1. Heat some oil or ghee in a large pan or pressure cooker over medium heat. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
  2. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies (if using). Saute for a minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
  4. Add the beef pieces to the pan and mix well with the onion-tomato mixture.
  5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Stir to coat the beef evenly with the spices.
  6. Cook the beef on medium-low heat until it is browned and the oil starts to separate from the masala.
  7. Once the beef is browned, add plain yogurt to the pan and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes until the yogurt is well incorporated into the gravy.
  8. Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency of the Qorma. Cover and cook until the beef is tender and cooked through. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 15-20 minutes after the first whistle.
  9. While the beef is cooking, prepare the rice. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add soaked rice, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and salt. Cook until the rice is 80% done. Drain any excess water.
  10. Once the beef is cooked and the rice is almost done, layer the rice over the beef Qorma in the pan or pressure cooker. Sprinkle garam masala powder on top.
  11. Cover the pan or pressure cooker with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for another 10-15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
  12. Once done, gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, fried onions (if using), and lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy your delicious Rice with Beef Qorma!

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