Hold onto your taste buds, folks! I have a hilarious tale to share about my encounter with a legendary dish from the heart of Bangladesh—Beef Spinach Curry. Now, picture me in my kitchen, armed with a recipe that claimed to be foolproof. Little did I know that this culinary escapade would turn into a comedy of errors.
As I attempted to recreate this renowned dish, I found myself juggling ingredients like a circus performer. Spices flew in the air, and my apron became a colorful mosaic of turmeric, chili powder, and cumin. But hey, that’s the fun of cooking, right? It’s all about embracing the chaos and laughing at the culinary mishaps.
BTW, that’s my mother’s recipe. Thank you ammu for letting me share your recipe here!
Now, let’s talk about the main characters of this dish—the beef and the spinach. I swear, they had a personality of their own! The beef, tender and stubborn, took its own sweet time to get perfectly cooked. I stood there, doing my best impression of a patient chef, hoping it would eventually cooperate.
And then came the mischievous spinach. Oh, the spinach! It had a mind of its own, trying to escape the pot with every chance it got. It reminded me of a rebellious teenager, refusing to conform to my culinary authority. But I wasn’t about to let a bunch of leafy greens get the best of me!
After numerous kitchen acrobatics, I finally managed to corral the spinach into the curry. As I took my first bite, a symphony of flavors erupted in my mouth. The beef, despite its initial stubbornness, had become succulent and infused with the aromatic spices. And the spinach? Well, it had decided to surrender to the curry’s charm and contributed a burst of freshness that I never expected.
In the end, my Beef Spinach Curry might not have looked like a masterpiece, but it had character—a whole lot of it! It reminded me that cooking is not just about creating a flawless dish; it’s about embracing the journey, embracing the quirks, and finding joy in the unexpected.
So, if you’re ready for a wild culinary adventure that will leave you in stitches and craving for more, gather your ingredients, buckle up, and get ready to experience the hilarious world of Beef Spinach Curry from Bangladesh. Trust me; it’s a rollercoaster ride you won’t want to miss!
আফরোজা বেগম
লেখক পরিচিতিঃ আফরোজা বেগম ।জন্মঃ ভাষা আন্দোলনের মাস , ফেব্রুয়ারী ,১৯৫৫ সাল । জন্মস্থানঃ মৌলভীবাজার জেলা। বাবাঃ মোঃ জোবেদ আলী । মাঃ মজিদুন্নেসা । তিন ভাই ও এক বোনের মধ্যে সবার বড়ো । বাবা’র চাকরীসূত্রে ঢাকায় বড়ো হওয়া ও পড়াশুনা । ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে অর্থনীতিতে অনার্স ও মাস্টার্স ডিগ্রী অর্জনের পর কলেজ এবং একটি বেসরকারি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মিলিয়ে ২৮ বছর শিক্ষকতা করেন । বর্তমানে অবসরে আছেন । শ্বশুরবাড়ি , স্বামী এবং নিজের কর্মক্ষেত্র ঢাকা হওয়ায় ঢাকাতেই বসবাস । দুই ছেলে এবং এক মেয়ের জননী । লেখালেখির হাতেখড়ি “বিশ শব্দের গল্প ” গ্রুপের সদস্য হিসাবে । প্রকাশনাঃ বিশগ এর চতুর্থ গল্প সংকলন “ময়ূখ” এর একজন গল্পকার । পুরষ্কারঃ “বিশ শব্দের গল্প ” প্রতিযোগিতা পর্ব – ৭ এর সেরা লেখকদের একজন।
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef
- 500 gm fresh spinach
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup oil
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 pcs cinnamon sticks
- 2 pcs bay leaf
- 2 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with garlic paste, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and some oil for 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan and add some oil to it. Add chopped onion to it. Fry until brown.Add cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf.
- Add the marinated beef to the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes
- Add 2 cups of warm water. Cook on low flame until the beef is tender.
- Cut the spinach into medium size. Add them to the pan and cook for 15 minutes.Serve hot with rice.
