Coconut Beef Curry with Fragrant Basmati Rice and Naan
Coconut Beef Curry with Fragrant Basmati Rice and Naan is a warm and comforting dish that brings bold flavors to your table. This delightful curry features tender beef simmered in a rich coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices, served alongside fluffy basmati rice and soft naan. Perfect for a cozy night in or an impressive dinner party, this recipe allows you to customize spice levels to suit your taste. Enjoy it as a fulfilling meal that encapsulates the essence of comfort food while being easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef cubes (chuck or stew meat)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of lime (for brightness)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked basmati rice (for serving)
- Naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the beef until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook for 2 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot along with coconut milk and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover partially and reduce heat; let it simmer for about 1-1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Prepare basmati rice according to package instructions.
- Add lime juice before serving over rice with naan on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup curry (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg