Name: Authentic Kala Bhuna Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: 1 kg beef (chuck or round), cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 large onions (sliced, about 3 cups); 1/2 cup mustard oil (plus 2 tbsp for frying); 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons Kashmiri red chili powder (for color); 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 2-3 green chilies, slit; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); Salt to taste; 1/2 cup hot water (or as needed); 2 bay leaves; 4-5 green cardamom pods; 4-5 cloves; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 1 star anise (optional)

Kala Bhuna 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Dark, spicy beef curry from Chittagong, slow-cooked with onions and spices.

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