Savory Curry Oxtails That Comfort Your Soul

These Savory Curry Oxtails offer a comforting blend of flavors and tender meat that melts in your mouth.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: DINNER

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Oxtails

3 lbs Oxtails Select marbled pieces for best flavor

For the Spice Base

3 tbsp Ghee Can be swapped with high-heat oil
2 medium Onions Chopped
4 cloves Garlic Minced
1 inch Ginger Grated
10 leaves Curry Leaves Fresh preferred
2 tbsp Madras Curry Paste Flavor powerhouse

For the Sauce

4 cups Beef Stock Chicken stock can be used
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred

For the Heartiness

2 medium Potatoes Add during last 30-45 minutes

For Flavor Balancing

1 tbsp Sugar Adjust to taste
to taste Salt & Pepper Season generously

Equipment

heavy pot

Method

How to Make Savory Curry Oxtails

Generously season the oxtails with salt and pepper.
Heat ghee in a heavy pot over medium heat and brown the oxtails for 5-7 minutes.
Sauté onions in the same pot until soft, then add garlic, ginger, and curry leaves.
Stir in Madras curry paste, then return the browned oxtails to the pot.
Pour in the beef stock and coconut milk, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 3 hours.
Check the liquid level occasionally, adding more water if necessary.
After 3 hours, add potatoes to the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Stir in remaining coconut milk and bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes and adjust seasoning.
Serve with jasmine rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro for added freshness if desired.

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