The Indian Beef Stew Recipe That Is Low In Calories: Rogan Squash
Looking for a healthy and delicious Indian beef stew recipe? Try our low-calorie version packed with nutritious squash. Perfect for a comforting meal that won't derail your diet.
The health benefits of Indian cuisine
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Brief history and cultural significance of Rogan Squash
Rogan Squash, also known as Rogan Josh, is a popular Kashmiri cuisine that carries a rich history and cultural significance. Originating in the northeastern region of India, this flavorful dish has been enjoyed for centuries. The name "Rogan" translates to "oil" in Persian, which accurately denotes one of the key elements of the dish - an abundance of oil used during its preparation. Traditional Rogan Squash consists of tender chunks of meat, usually lamb or goat, cooked with a unique blend of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and fennel seeds. The red color comes from the use of Kashmiri chili powder that not only adds heat but also imparts a vibrant hue to the dish.
Why we split the meat from the sauce in the beef stew recipe
So here's the thing, it all boils down to flavor and texture. When we split the beef from the sauce, we allow each component to shine individually, enhancing our overall dining experience. The meat gets an opportunity to develop its own unique charred crust and absorb all those delicious seasonings without getting lost in the saucy mix. This ensures a juicy and tender bite while retaining its natural flavors. On the other hand, separating the beef from the sauce allows us to appreciate all the rich flavors and depths of the sauce itself. By splitting these components, we create a harmonious balance allowing us to enjoy both elements at their best, resulting in an explosion of tastes that leave us completely satisfied with our culinary adventure.
Additionally, by splitting up the beef and sauce, you can easily measure and track the nutritional content of each component separately. This is particularly beneficial if you are conscious about your nutrient intake and want to ensure that you are consuming a well-balanced diet.
Counting your nutrition is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By accurately tracking your nutrition, you can identify any deficiencies or excesses in your diet and make necessary adjustments.
When it comes to counting nutrition, separating the beef from the sauce provides more accurate measurements. Do you want to know how much your intake should be? Calculate it here
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Rogan Squash With Brown Rice and Homemade Raita Small
NUTRITION
Ingredients
- 43 gr Brown Rice
Curried Beef
- 92 gr Brasing Steak
- 3 gr curry powder
- 3 ml Chicken Stock
Rogan Squash Sauce
- 43 gr White Onion
- 6 gr Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Vegetable stock cube
- 1 pinch White Pepper To Taste
- 76 gr Butternut Squash
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper To Taste
- 2 pinch Paprika
- 2 gr Cumin Seeds
- 1 pinch Ground Cardamom
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Coriander Leave
- 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon
- 1 gr Cloves
- 1 gr Black Pepper To Taste
Raita
- 35 gr Quark
- 1 gr Garlis
- 7 gr Red Onion
- 3 gr Carrot
- 3 gr Cucumber
- 1 pinch Cumin Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 drop Stevia
Garnish
- 3 gr Fresh Coriander
- 3 slices Red Chilli
Instructions
- Cook the brown basmati rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the beef, curry powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion powder, garlic powder, vegetable stock cube, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Add enough water to the skillet to cover the butternut squash. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- While the squash is cooking, make the raita. In a small bowl, combine the quark cheese, minced garlic, diced red onion, grated carrots, diced cucumber, cumin seeds, salt, stevia sweetener, fresh coriander leaves, and diced red chili pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the squash is cooked, remove the bay leaf and transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Return the squash sauce to the skillet and add the cooked beef. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the beef is heated through.
- Serve the beef rogan squash over the cooked brown basmati rice, with a dollop of raita on top. Enjoy!
Notes
If you are cooking for multiple portions you will have to plate (or box)
each portion with the following weights in grams:| Brown Rice | 120 |
| Curried Beef | 60 |
| Rogan Squash Sauce | 120 |
| Raita | 40 |
| Parsley, Fresh | 2 |
| Red CHilli | 1 |
Rogan Squash With Brown Rice and Homemade Raita Medium
NUTRITION
Ingredients
- 50 gr Brown Rice
Curried Beef
- 116 gr Brasing Steak
- 3 gr curry powder
- 3 ml Chicken Stock
Rogan Squash Sauce
- 50 gr White Onion
- 7 gr Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Vegetable stock cube
- 1 pinch White Pepper To Taste
- 89 gr Butternut Squash
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper To Taste
- 2 pinch Paprika
- 2 gr Cumin Seeds
- 1 pinch Ground Cardamom
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Coriander Leave
- 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon
- 1 gr Cloves
- 1 gr Black Pepper To Taste
Raita
- 35 gr Quark
- 1 gr Garlis
- 7 gr Red Onion
- 3 gr Carrot
- 3 gr Cucumber
- 1 pinch Cumin Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 drop Stevia
Garnish
- 3 gr Fresh Coriander
- 3 slices Red Chilli
Instructions
- Cook the brown basmati rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the beef, curry powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion powder, garlic powder, vegetable stock cube, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Add enough water to the skillet to cover the butternut squash. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- While the squash is cooking, make the raita. In a small bowl, combine the quark cheese, minced garlic, diced red onion, grated carrots, diced cucumber, cumin seeds, salt, stevia sweetener, fresh coriander leaves, and diced red chili pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the squash is cooked, remove the bay leaf and transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Return the squash sauce to the skillet and add the cooked beef. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the beef is heated through.
- Serve the beef rogan squash over the cooked brown basmati rice, with a dollop of raita on top. Enjoy!
Notes
If you are cooking for multiple portions you will have to plate (or box)
each portion with the following weights in grams:| Brown Rice | 140 |
| Curried Beef | 75 |
| Rogan Squash Sauce | 180 |
| Raita | 40 |
| Parsley, Fresh | 2 |
| Red Chilli | 1 |
Rogan Squash With Brown Rice and Homemade Raita Large
NUTRITION
Ingredients
- 64 gr Brown Rice
Curried Beef
- 139 gr Brasing Steak
- 4 gr curry powder
- 4 ml Chicken Stock
Rogan Squash Sauce
- 65 gr White Onion
- 9 gr Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Vegetable stock cube
- 1 pinch White Pepper To Taste
- 114 gr Butternut Squash
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper To Taste
- 2 pinch Paprika
- 2 gr Cumin Seeds
- 1 pinch Ground Cardamom
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Coriander Leave
- 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon
- 1 gr Cloves
- 1 gr Black Pepper To Taste
Raita
- 35 gr Quark
- 1 gr Garlis
- 7 gr Red Onion
- 3 gr Carrot
- 3 gr Cucumber
- 1 pinch Cumin Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 drop Stevia
Garnish
- 3 gr Fresh Coriander
- 3 slices Red Chilli
Instructions
- Cook the brown basmati rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the beef, curry powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion powder, garlic powder, vegetable stock cube, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Add enough water to the skillet to cover the butternut squash. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- While the squash is cooking, make the raita. In a small bowl, combine the quark cheese, minced garlic, diced red onion, grated carrots, diced cucumber, cumin seeds, salt, stevia sweetener, fresh coriander leaves, and diced red chili pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the squash is cooked, remove the bay leaf and transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Return the squash sauce to the skillet and add the cooked beef. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the beef is heated through.
- Serve the beef rogan squash over the cooked brown basmati rice, with a dollop of raita on top. Enjoy!
Notes
If you are cooking for multiple portions you will have to plate (or box)
each portion with the following weights in grams:| Brown Rice | 180 |
| Curried Beef | 90 |
| Rogan Squash Sauce | 180 |
| Raita | 40 |
| Parsley, Fresh | 2 |
| Red Chilli | 1 |
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