Description
Discover how to create a flavorful Indian venison dish with our slow-simmered recipe. Learn the secrets to tender meat and rich spices!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) venison, cut into chunks (about 900 grams)
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s vegetable oil (about 30 milliliters)
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ginger, grated (about 15 grams)
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) s ground cumin (about 5 grams)
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) s ground coriander (about 5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) turmeric (about 2 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garam masala (about 2 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) red chili powder (or to taste) (about 2 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt (about 240 milliliters)
- 2 cup (480 ml) s water or beef broth (about 480 milliliters)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onions to the pot and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder; stir well.
- Add the venison chunks to the pot, stirring to coat them with the spice mixture.
- Cook the venison until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Lower the heat, then add the plain yogurt, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Pour in the water or beef broth, and season with salt to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
- Allow the venison to slow-simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until tender.
- Stir occasionally, adding more water or broth if needed to maintain a stew-like consistency.
- Once cooked, adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the venison in yogurt and spices before cooking for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the red chili powder amount to your preferred spice level.
- Toast ground cumin and coriander in the pot to enhance the aroma before adding the venison.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: slow-simmered venison, Indian spices, tender meat, aromatic flavors, exotic dish
