Ingredients
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3 tablespoons Oil (Vegetable)
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1/2 medium size - grated Onion (brown/white)
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1/2 medium size - sliced Onion (brown/white)
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1/2 sliced Pepper (Green)
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1 teaspoon Garlic (Paste)
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1 teaspoon Ginger (paste)
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3/4 teaspoon Coriander (Powder)
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1/4 teaspoon Cumin (Powder)
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1/4 teaspoon Turmeric (Powder)
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2 teaspoons Mix Powder / Curry Powder
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1/4 teaspoon (or as required) Chilli (Powder)
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1/4 teaspoon Sugar
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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4 teaspoons Tomato (Paste)
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250 millilitre Water
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6-8 pieces Meat, Vegetables, Paneer or Tofu
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1/2 cut into 4 wedges Tomato (Slices)
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Pinch Garam Masala (Powder)
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red - sliced for decoration Finger Chilli
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for decoration Coriander (Fresh/Chopped)
Directions
Bhuna refers to the style in which this curry is cooked. The dish is usually prepared by frying spices at a high temperature. The meat is then added and simmered in its own juices. The result is a thick, intensely flavoured thick sauce served with green pepper and sliced onions
Steps
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1
Done
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heat the oil, once hot add both the grated and sliced onion as well as the pepper and cook for around 5 minutes |
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2
Done
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add the garlic, ginger, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, sugar, mix powder, chilli powder, salt, tomato puree and 1/3 of the water. Mix through and allow to fry for around a minute. |
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3
Done
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add the tomatoes, meat and another 1/3 of the water. Stir through and cook for a further minute |
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4
Done
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add the last of the water, stir through and continue to cook for a further couple of minutes, only stirring if the sauce looks like it's about to burn |
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5
Done
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add the garam masala and some of the fresh coriander, stir through and cook for another 30 seconds |
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6
Done
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top with coriander and sliced chillies |
