Spice Crusted Beef Filet With Masala Potatoes

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 2
Spice Crusted Beef Filet With Masala Potatoes for a Flavorful Meal
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr, 30 min

Ready In

2 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds , ground
1 1/2 coriander seeds , ground
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
750 g filet of beef
200 g yellow split peas , soaked 1hour
2 teaspoons coriander seeds , ground
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds , ground
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric , ground
125 ml oil
1 eggplant , cut into 2cm pices
2 potatoes , peeled , cut into 2cm pieces
1 tablespoon gingerroot , grated
2 garlic cloves , crushed
300 g tomatoes , quarted
8 curry leaves
1/2 birds eye chile , seeded , finely chopped
1 cup Baby Spinach

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
745
Sugar
4g
Fat
50g
Spice Crusted Beef Filet With Masala Potatoes is an Indian-inspired dish that combines a juicy beef filet with crispy spiced potatoes and soft yellow split peas. This aromatic and flavorful dish offers a range of textures and tastes that will satisfy your palate and keep you feeling satisfied. This dish is perfect for large gatherings or special occasions such as dinner parties or holidays. The beef is coated in a blend of cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and chili powder, which gives it a unique flavor and aroma. The masala potatoes and eggplants are cooked in a frying pan with ginger, garlic, curry leaves, and chile, which add a spicy and aromatic touch to the dish. The yellow split peas are cooked in a separate pot with coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, and oil, which make them tender, slightly spicy, and aromatic. The dish is garnished with fresh baby spinach, which provides a nice contrast to the rich and flavorful ingredients.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 220°C.
2.Combine cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and chili powder in a small bowl.
3.Rub spice mixture over the beef.
4.Roast the beef for 30 minutes.
5.Heat the oil in a frying pan.
6.Fry the eggplant, potatoes, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and chile for 10 minutes.
7.In a pot, combine the split peas, coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric and oil. Add water, slightly covering the mixture. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
8.When the beef is cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9.Serve the beef with masala potatoes and the split peas. Garnish with baby spinach.

PROS

This dish is flavorful, aromatic and has a lot of textures.

The beef is juicy, the split peas are soft, and the potatoes and eggplants are crispy.

It is perfect for a fancy occasion to impress your guests.

CONS

This dish takes a long time to prepare, it requires a lot of ingredients and several cooking methods.

It may be challenging for amateur chefs and could be quite costly.

It may not be suitable for vegetarians or those who do not consume beef.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein and essential nutrients like iron and vitamin B12, which help maintain a healthy brain and nervous system.
Yellow split peas are also high in fiber and protein, promoting heart health and digestive regularity.
The spices in this dish, such as cumin, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric, are known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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