Beef Mandi

Name: Beef Mandi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Basmati Rice; 5 Cups Beef Stock; 2 medium Onion; 5 chopped cloves Garlic; 2 Green Chilli; 1 small Tomato; 2 1/2 Tsp Salt; 3 tablespoons Oil; 1 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Cardamom; 1/2 tsp Cloves; 1/2 tsp Bay Leaf

A classic Indian beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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servings

551

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Origin

Categorized as Indian Beef in TheMealDB. Community-contributed recipe.

Ingredients

1 kgBasmati Rice
5 CupsBeef Stock
2 mediumOnion
5 chopped clovesGarlic
2Green Chilli
1 smallTomato
2 1/2 TspSalt
3 tablespoonsOil
1 ½ tspTurmeric Powder
1/2 tspCardamom
1/2 tspCloves
1/2 tspBay Leaf

Instructions

01
1. Wash the beef and cut into large pieces. Season lightly with salt and turmeric.
02
2. Heat ghee/oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and sauté until light golden.
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3. Add garlic, green chilies, and tomato; cook until softened.
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4. Add the mandi spice mix: coriander, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves.
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5. Add beef pieces and stir on medium heat until the meat is well coated with spices.
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6. Pour in water or beef stock. Cover and simmer until beef is tender (about 1.5–2 hours depending on cut).
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7. Remove beef carefully and set aside. Strain and measure the broth.
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8. Add washed, soaked basmati rice to the broth (usually 1 cup rice = 1.5–2 cups liquid). Adjust seasoning and bring to a boil.
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9. Lower heat, cover, and cook the rice until fluffy.
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10. Place the beef pieces over the rice and steam on low heat for 10 minutes so flavors combine.
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11. Optional: For smoky flavor, place a small hot charcoal on foil in the pot, add 1 tsp butter/oil, immediately cover for 5 minutes. Remove coal before serving.
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12. Fluff rice and serve beef mandi with salad or chutney.