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Fragrant Bangladeshi Hadi Bhuna with Scallions and Spices

Name: Fragrant Bangladeshi Hadi Bhuna with Scallions and Spices
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g lamb or beef, cubed; 2 tbsp plain yogurt; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 3 tbsp mustard oil or vegetable oil; 2 large onions, finely sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 3 green chilies, slit; 1 tbsp cumin powder; 1 tbsp coriander powder; Salt, to taste; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 2 cardamom pods; 2 cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 stalks scallions, finely chopped; Handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Dive into the robust flavors of Bangladesh with Hadi Bhuna, a slow-cooked meat curry enriched with aromatic spices and garnished with fresh scallions.

4.6(475 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 17, 2026

Fragrant Bangladeshi Hadi Bhuna with Scallions and Spices — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Curry Base

For the Spice Mix

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 466 kcal
Protein: 29.5 g
Carbs: 13.25 g
Fat: 33.25 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1864 kcal
Protein: 118 g
Carbs: 53 g
Fat: 133 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g lamb or beef cubed	1250	110	0	90	0
2 tbsp plain yogurt	18	1	2	1	0
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste	15	0	4	0	0
1 tsp turmeric powder	8	0	1	0	1
1 tsp red chili powder	6	0	1	0	1
3 tbsp mustard oil or vegetable oil	360	0	0	40	0
2 large onions finely sliced	88	2	20	0	4
2 tomatoes chopped	44	2	10	0	2
3 green chilies slit	6	0	1	0	1
1 tbsp cumin powder	16	1	3	1	1
1 tbsp coriander powder	22	1	3	1	1
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp garam masala	8	0	1	0	1
1 tsp fennel seeds	7	0	1	0	0
2 cardamom pods	4	0	1	0	0
2 cloves	6	0	1	0	0
1 bay leaf	1	0	0	0	0
2 stalks scallions finely chopped	10	1	2	0	0
Handful fresh coriander leaves chopped	5	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Meat

1
Combine marinade ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and red chili powder.
2
Coat the meat
Add the meat pieces and coat them well in the marinade.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for deeper flavors.

Preparing the Spice Mix

1
Toast the spices
In a dry skillet, toast the fennel seeds, cardamom pods, and cloves for 1 minute.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Avoid overtoasting the spices as they can become bitter.
2
Grind the spices
Grind the toasted spices into a fine powder.
3
Mix with garam masala
Combine the ground spices with garam masala and set aside.
Tip: 💡 Pro Tip: Use freshly ground spices for a more intense and aromatic dish.

How to Make Fragrant Bangladeshi Hadi Bhuna with Scallions and Spices

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Brown the Onions
Heat oil in a large pan and fry the sliced onions until golden brown.
2
Build the Curry Base
Add chopped tomatoes, slit green chilies, cumin powder, and coriander powder to the onions. Cook until tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
3
Cook the Meat
Add the marinated meat to the pan. Stir in the prepared spice mix, salt, and 1 cup of water. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender and the flavors meld.