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Tamate Ka Kut
Tamate Ka Kut is a tomato curry of Hyderabadi cuisine.
Prep40 min
Cook180 min
Total220 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- Tomatoes – 101 unitlarge, red and ripe, washed and quartered
- Besan/Gram flour – 1/3 cup1 unit
- Salt – 1 1/2 tsp1 unit
- Red chilli powder – 1 1/2 tsp1 unit
- Dry roasted cumin seed powder – 1 tsp1 unit
- Dry roasted coriander seed powder – 1 tsp1 unit
- Oil – 2 tbsp1 unit
- Cumin seeds/zeera – 1 tsp1 unit
- Curry leaves/karyapaak – 81 unit
- Garlic pod/lahsun - 21 unitwhole, crushed
- Dried red chillies – 21 uniteach split into two
- Fresh cilantro/kothmir – 1 cup1 unitfinely chopped
- Fresh mint/pudina1 unit
- Heavy cream – a dollop(optional)1 unit
- Hard boiled eggs – 41 unit
Method
1
Select a suitable cut of beef such as chuck roast or brisket, and trim any excess fat. Pat the meat dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning.
5 minutes
2
Season the beef generously on all sides with salt, black pepper, and any desired dry spices such as cumin, coriander, or chili powder. Allow the meat to rest at room temperature so the seasoning penetrates.
20 minutes
3
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for slow roasting. Meanwhile, heat a heavy oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over high heat with a drizzle of oil.
10 minutes
4
Sear the seasoned beef in the hot pot on all sides until a deep brown crust forms. This step is essential for developing rich flavor in the final dish.
10 minutes
5
Add aromatics such as onions, garlic, and tomatoes to the pot around the seared beef. Pour in a small amount of broth or water to create a braising liquid.
5 minutes
6
Cover the pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast slowly until the beef is fork-tender and cooked through.
150 minutes
7
Remove the pot from the oven and allow the beef to rest, covered, before slicing or shredding. Resting helps redistribute the juices throughout the meat.
15 minutes
8
Slice or shred the beef as desired and serve with the pan juices spooned generously over the top. Accompany with rice, flatbread, or roasted vegetables as preferred.