Beef over Curry-Spiced Rice with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Step 1

1 Cook the rice In a medium pot, combine the rice, raisins, half the curry powder (you will have extra), a big pinch of salt, and 2 cups of water. Stir to combine. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

Step 2

2 Prepare the carrots Meanwhile, wash, dry, and peel the carrots; halve lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.

Step 3

3 Cook the beef & carrots In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the beef and sliced carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking apart with a spoon, 6 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is lightly browned and the carrots are slightly softened. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil. Add the tomato achaar. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined and the beef is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 4

4 Make the sauce & serve your dish Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the sour cream and cilantro sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the cooked rice topped with the cooked beef and carrots and sauce. Garnish with the crispy onions. Enjoy!

Step 5

1 Cook the rice In a medium pot, combine the rice, raisins, half the curry powder (you will have extra), a big pinch of salt, and 2 cups of water. Stir to combine. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

Step 6

2 Prepare the carrots Meanwhile, wash, dry, and peel the carrots; halve lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.

Step 7

3 Cook the beef & carrots In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the beef and sliced carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking apart with a spoon, 6 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is lightly browned and the carrots are slightly softened. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil. Add the tomato achaar. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined and the beef is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 8

4 Make the sauce & serve your dish Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the sour cream and cilantro sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the cooked rice topped with the cooked beef and carrots and sauce. Garnish with the crispy onions. Enjoy!