Best Gorur Jhora Mangsho Recipe

Best Gorur Jhora Mangsho Recipe (Bangladeshi Spicy Shredded Beef) is a traditional dish known for its tender, flavorful beef and spicy aroma. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Beef:

1. 1 kg beef (boneless, cut into large chunks)
2. 1 large onion (sliced)
3. 1 tablespoon garlic paste
4. 1 tablespoon ginger paste
5. 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
6. 2 teaspoons red chili powder
7. 1 teaspoon cumin powder
8. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
9. 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
10. 3-4 dried red chilies
11. 3-4 green cardamoms
12. 2-3 cinnamon sticks
13. 5-6 cloves
14. 2-3 bay leaves
15. 1/2 cup mustard oil (or regular cooking oil)
16. Salt (to taste)
17. 3-4 cups water

For the Final Touch:

1. 2 tablespoons ghee
2. 3-4 green chilies (sliced)
3. 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
4. Fresh coriander leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions:

Step 1: Preparing the Beef

Wash the beef and pat it dry.

In a large pot or pressure cooker, heat mustard oil until it smokes slightly. Reduce heat to medium.

Add bay leaves, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, and dried red chilies. Saute for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.

Add ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the spices for 2-3 minutes.

Add the beef chunks and mix well, ensuring the spices coat the meat evenly.

Cover and cook on low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef releases its juices. This may take 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: Cooking the Beef

Add water to the pot, enough to submerge the meat.

Cover and cook until the beef becomes tender and the water reduces significantly, leaving a thick gravy. (In a pressure cooker, this may take about 30 minutes; in a regular pot, about 1.5-2 hours.)

Once the beef is tender, shred it using a fork or your hands while still in the pot.

Step 3: Final Touch

Heat ghee in a separate pan and add the shredded beef.

Add garam masala powder and sugar (if using). Stir well.

Add sliced green chilies and mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes on medium-high heat until the beef becomes slightly crispy and dry.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serving:

Serve hot with paratha, plain rice, or khichuri for an authentic Bangladeshi feast!