Beef rezala is one of the popular dishes on any occasion in Bengali culture. “Rezala” means a bright-golden-colored meat preparation where yogurt, nut paste, and other ingredients are used. There are many versions of beef rezala. Please try our version of beef rezala which tastes so good and resembles that of “Biye Bari Style Rezala”. “Biye Bari Style Rezala” means the version that serves during wedding parties in Bangladesh.

During Eid-ul-Adha or Qurbani Eid, different types of dishes are made with beef. Among them, beef rezala is one of the most popular that tastes so yummy. Eid-ul-Adha without beef rezala will not fulfill proper happiness. You can have it polau, porata. The recipe is classic and loved by everyone.

Looking for an easy Beef Rezala recipe? Please follow our recipe.

Shahi Beef Rezala

Beef rezala is one of the popular dishes on any occasion in Bengali culture. Check out the easy beef rezala recipe. Our version of beef rezala tastes so good.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 50

Total Time 2 20

Ingredients

1 kg beef
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp ghee
1 cup chopped onion
2 pcs bay leaves
4-5 pcs cardamom
2-1 pcs cinnamon
4-5 pcs cloves
2 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1/2 tbsp cumin paste
1/2 tbsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tbsp coriander powder
salt as per taste
7-8 pcs green chilli
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
1/4 tsp mace powder
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 tsp sugar

Masala Paste

1 cup fried onion
7-8 pcs cashew nuts
1/2 cup sour yogurt
3 pcs alu bukhara

Instructions

Heat oil and ghee in a pan.
Add 1 cup of chopped onion. Stir until translucent.
Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Stir for some time to lightly fry.
Add garlic paste, ginger paste, and cumin paste and stir very well for some time.
Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir very well until the raw smell disappears. Add a little bit of water to the process.
Add green chilies. Stir very well until the oil separates.
Wash, drain, and add beef. Mix well for some time.
Add nutmeg powder and mace powder. Give a good mix.
Close the lid and cook for 30 mins on medium flame. Stir occasionally.
Add 1 cup of milk and around 1/2 cup water. Mix well.
Close the lid and cook for 20 mins on medium flame. Stir occasionally.
Take fried onion, cashew nuts, sour yogurt, and alu bukhara together in a blending jar and make a paste.
Add the paste after 20 mins of cooking. Give a good mix.
Close the lid and cook for 15 mins on medium flame. Stir occasionally.
Add sugar and cook for 10 mins on medium flame without the lid.
Leave the broth as desired. Your shahi beef rezala is ready to serve.