Beef Dhansak

• porties: Servings: 4
• totale tijd: 4 hours 2 minutes

Ingrediënten

Diced stewing beef: 500g

Onion: 2 large, finely chopped

Garlic: 3 cloves, minced

Ginger: 1 tbsp, grated

Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

Ground cumin: 1 tsp

Ground coriander: 1 tsp

Turmeric: 1 tsp

Chilli powder: ½–1 tsp (to taste)

Ground cinnamon: ½ tsp

Garam masala: 1 tsp

Chopped tomatoes (tinned): 400g

Red lentils: 100g, rinsed

Lemon juice: 1 tbsp

Soft brown sugar: 1 tbsp

Fresh coriander: to garnish

Water or beef stock: 500ml

Salt: to taste

Instructies

Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook onions until soft and golden.

Add garlic and ginger, cooking for a minute until fragrant.

Stir in all the spices and cook for 1 minute to release their oils.

Add the beef and brown all over.

Pour in the tomatoes, lentils, and water or stock. Stir well.

Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 1½ to 2 hours until the beef is tender and the lentils have broken down.

Stir in lemon juice and brown sugar. Season to taste.

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

Serving Information

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Calories: ~410 per serving

Tips & Tricks

Adjust sugar and lemon to get that perfect sweet-sour balance.

Stir occasionally to stop the lentils from sticking.

Best served with fluffy basmati rice or pilau – and even better the next day!