Pakistani Beef Karahi Recipe – Fast Cooking with Pressure Cooker and Wok
15 May 2025
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بیف کڑاہی (Beef Karahi)
By The Klassic Kitchenware Team
Beef Karahi is a beloved Pakistani dish known for its deep, spicy flavor and tender meat. In this recipe, we speed up the cooking by first pressure cooking the beef for tenderness, and then finishing it in a high-heat metal finish wok/karahi for that iconic texture and taste. It’s a perfect daawat dish that combines tradition with convenience—especially when cooked using Klassic Kitchenware's high-quality pressure cookers and karahis.
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef (boneless or with bones, cut into small chunks)
- ½ cup cooking oil
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds (crushed)
- Salt to taste
- 2–3 green chilies, sliced
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Preparation Instructions
- In your Klassic Pressure Cooker, add beef, ½ cup water, salt, and ginger garlic paste. Cook for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Heat oil in your metal finish karahi. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Stir in the tenderized beef (with juices), and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, black pepper, and crushed coriander. Cook until oil separates.
- Add green chilies and simmer uncovered for 5–10 more minutes for thickening.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or roti.
Cook Like a Pro: Shop the Tools
- Explore Pressure Cookers – Perfect for quick, tender meat every time.
- Metal Finish Wok/Karahi – High-heat cooking for that authentic sear.
Cooking Tips From Our Kitchen
- Meat Cut: Use bone-in beef for extra flavor, or boneless for easier eating.
- Tomatoes: Cook thoroughly to avoid raw taste—let the oil separate!
- Spice It Right: Add crushed chili flakes at the end if you like extra heat.
FAQs About This Recipe
- Can I make this without a pressure cooker?
- Yes, but cooking time will increase significantly. Pressure cookers reduce time while preserving flavor.
- Is metal finish karahi better than non-stick?
- For high-heat searing like in Karahi, a metal finish works better. Non-stick is great for low-oil cooking.
- Can I freeze leftovers?
- Absolutely! Store in an airtight container and reheat on low for best taste.