These juicy, smoky, and spicy Bihari beef wraps are the ultimate treat for desi food lovers. They’re packed with bold flavor from the marinated beef, layered with garlic yogurt sauce, crispy fries, and a fresh sumac onion salad, all wrapped up in soft flatbread. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing wrap platter for guests!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Bold Desi Flavors – Rich in spices with smoky mustard oil and tangy yogurt.
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Perfect for Meal Prep – The beef can be made ahead and used in wraps, rice bowls, or parathas.
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Balanced & Fresh – Tangy salad and garlic sauce cut through the richness beautifully.
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Customizable Wrap – Add fries, pickles, or even cheese for a twist.
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Great for Gatherings – Easy to double and assemble into a DIY wrap bar for Eid, parties, or game night.
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
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1 kg beef undercut strips (thinly sliced – ask butcher for pasinday cut, but slightly thicker)
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1 cup yogurt
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⅓ cup lemon juice
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1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
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½ tbsp raw papaya paste (for tenderness)
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2–3 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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3 tsp black pepper
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2 tsp red chilli powder
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3 tsp red chilli flakes
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2 tsp cumin powder
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2 tsp coriander powder
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3 tsp garam masala
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2 onions, thinly sliced and fried until golden brown
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⅓ cup gram flour + 1 tsp poppy seeds (toasted together)
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4 tbsp mustard oil (for marination)
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2 tbsp mustard oil (for cooking)
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
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1 cup strained yogurt (or thick Greek yogurt)
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Onion Salad
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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1 tomato, thinly sliced
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Chopped fresh coriander
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Pinch of sumac
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Salt & pepper to taste
For Assembling
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Tortilla wraps or lavash bread
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Pickles (optional)
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French fries (fresh or frozen, cooked until crisp)
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Beef
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In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, papaya paste, salt, black pepper, red chilli powder, chilli flakes, cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
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Add the fried onions and toasted gram flour + poppy seed mixture.
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Mix everything well, then stir in the mustard oil.
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Add the beef strips, coat thoroughly, cover, and marinate for at least 2–3 hours or ideally overnight in the fridge.
Step 2: Cook the Beef
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In a large heavy-bottomed pan or skillet, heat 2 tbsp mustard oil.
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Add the marinated beef strips and sear on both sides until golden brown.
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Pour in the remaining marinade and 1 cup of water.
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Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 1 hour, or until the beef is fork-tender and nearly falling apart.
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Once done, increase the heat and cook until the mixture thickens into a sticky gravy.
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Shred the beef coarsely and keep some larger pieces intact for texture.
Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Sauce
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Mix strained yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside in the fridge.
Step 4: Make the Salad
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Toss together sliced onions, tomatoes, chopped coriander, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper.
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Let it sit for at least 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors.
Step 5: Cook Fries & Prep Wraps
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While everything is cooking, fry or bake the French fries until crispy.
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Warm the tortilla wraps or lavash bread for a few seconds on a hot skillet or in the microwave.
Step 6: Assembling the Wraps
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Lay out the warmed wrap.
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Spread a generous spoonful of garlic sauce.
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Add shredded beef, top with sumac salad, pickles, and crispy fries.
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Drizzle more sauce and wrap it tightly.
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Slice in half and serve immediately!
Bihari Beef Wraps
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 kg beef undercut strips thinly sliced – ask butcher for pasinday cut, but slightly thicker
- 1 cup yogurt
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tbsp raw papaya paste for tenderness
- 2 –3 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 3 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp red chilli powder
- 3 tsp red chilli flakes
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 3 tsp garam masala
- 2 onions thinly sliced and fried until golden brown
- ⅓ cup gram flour + 1 tsp poppy seeds toasted together
- 4 tbsp mustard oil for marination
- 2 tbsp mustard oil for cooking
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup strained yogurt or thick Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Onion Salad
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 tomato thinly sliced
- Chopped fresh coriander
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pinch of sumac
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Assembling
- Tortilla wraps or lavash bread
- Pickles optional
- French fries fresh or frozen, cooked until crisp
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, papaya paste, salt, black pepper, red chilli powder, chilli flakes, cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
- Add the fried onions and toasted gram flour + poppy seed mixture.
- Mix everything well, then stir in the mustard oil.
- Add the beef strips, coat thoroughly, cover, and marinate for at least 2–3 hours or ideally overnight in the fridge.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pan or skillet, heat 2 tbsp mustard oil.
- Add the marinated beef strips and sear on both sides until golden brown.
- Pour in the remaining marinade and 1 cup of water.
- Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 1 hour, or until the beef is fork-tender and nearly falling apart.
- Once done, increase the heat and cook until the mixture thickens into a sticky gravy.
- Shred the beef coarsely, keep some larger pieces intact for texture.
- Mix strained yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside in the fridge.
- Toss together sliced onions, tomatoes, chopped coriander, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- Let it sit for at least 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- While everything is cooking, fry or bake the French fries until crispy.
- Warm the tortilla wraps or lavash bread for a few seconds on a hot skillet.
- For assembling the wraps. Lay out the warmed wrap.
- Spread a generous spoonful of garlic sauce.
- Add shredded beef, top with sumac salad, pickles, and crispy fries.
- Drizzle more sauce and wrap it tightly.
- Slice in half and serve immediately!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I make the beef ahead of time?
Yes! The cooked beef keeps well in the fridge for up to 3–4 days and can also be frozen. Reheat before assembling the wraps.
Q: What’s a good substitute for mustard oil?
If unavailable, you can use ghee or a neutral oil, but mustard oil adds a distinct smoky flavor that’s key to authentic Bihari kebabs.
Q: Can I make these wraps vegetarian?
Try using marinated and grilled mushrooms, tofu, or paneer instead of beef the same spices will work beautifully!
