Pasanday (Pakistani Beef Pot Roast)

This pasanday recipe is a common Pakistani meat dish. Beef is marinated with a mix of flavorful spices and yogurt for a dish with exceptional flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 2 pounds round steak, cut into pieces
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 4 fresh green chilies, for garnish
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine yogurt, salt, red pepper flakes, ginger garlic paste, cumin, cloves, and turmeric in a medium bowl. Mix in beef until evenly coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion until golden brown. Remove 1 tablespoon onion and set aside for garnish. Reduce heat to low. Place meat in skillet, cover, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Check every 10 minutes, and add water if necessary.

Step 3

Pour in lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Garnish with cilantro, green chiles, and reserved fried onion.