Instructions
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Wash the beef and cut into large pieces.
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augment the taste lightly with seasoning and turmeric.
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mildly hot ghee/fat in a large pot.
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toss in sliced onions and sauté until light golden.
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toss in garlic, green chilies, and tomato; prepare until softened.
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toss in the mandi fragrant element mix gently: coriander, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves.
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toss in beef pieces and mix gently on medium mildly hot until the protein is well coated with spices.
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transfer in liquid or beef stock.
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seal and bubble gently until beef is yielding (about 1.5–2 hours depending on cut).
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Remove beef carefully and set aside.
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Strain and measure the broth.
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toss in washed, soaked basmati rice to the broth (usually 1 cup rice = 1.5–2 cups liquid).
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Adjust seasoning and bring to a heat to boiling point.
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Lower mildly hot, seal, and prepare the rice until fluffy.
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Place the beef pieces over the rice and steam on low mildly hot for 10 mins so flavors combine.
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Optional: For wood-fired essence, place a small scalding charcoal on foil in the pot, toss in 1 tsp shortening/fat, immediately seal for 5 mins.
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Remove coal before serving.
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Fluff rice and present beef mandi with salad or chutney.