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Himalayan Mustard Oil Braised Beef And Pumpkin

Name: Himalayan Mustard Oil Braised Beef And Pumpkin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 500 g Halal beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 300 g Butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2.5 tbsp Mustard oil; 0.5 tsp Fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 1 large Red onion, chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste; 1 cup Halal beef stock; 1 tsp Red chili powder; 2 medium Ripe tomatoes, chopped

Hearty halal beef stewed until tender with sweet pumpkin, infused with pungent mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, and ground coriander.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 65 min

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Technique to learn

Methi Furaune

Popping whole fenugreek seeds in smoke-tempered oil to build a nutty aromatic backbone typical of Nepalese braises.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat mustard oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until hot and lightly smoking, then reduce heat slightly.
Step 2: Add fenugreek seeds and let them darken for 15 seconds until fragrant without turning black.

Step 3: Add chopped red onion and ginger garlic paste, cooking for 6 minutes until onions are deeply browned.

Step 4: Add cubed halal beef and sear for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown all edges evenly.

Step 5: Add chopped tomatoes, ground coriander, red chili powder, and halal beef stock, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the pot bottom.

Step 6: Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer braise for 25 minutes until beef starts turning tender.

Step 7: Gently fold in squash cubes, cover, and simmer for an additional 12 minutes until squash is tender.

Cooking tips

Do not burn fenugreek seeds; if they turn black, discard and start over as they become bitter.
Firm pumpkin varieties like butternut squash hold their structure well during braising.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nepalese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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