Indian Beef Curry

Ingredients

• 600 grams Beef (Cut into medium-sized chunks)
• 2 Onion (Shallot or brown onion, finely chopped)
• 2 Large tomatoes (Vine ripened tomatoes)
• 2 tbsp Garlic (Finely grated or garlic paste)
• handful Coriander (Roughly chopped)
• 4-5 tbsp Cooking oil (Or ghee or unsalted butter)
• 1 tsp Salt (Or salt to taste)
• 2 cup Warm water (Or enough water to cover the beef)
• 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tbsp Ginger (finely grated or paste)
• 1 tsp Cooking oil
• 1 tsp Salt (or salt to taste)
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 3-4 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the beef into same-size small cubes. Season the beef cubes with salt, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, ginger, and cooking oil. Mix it well and marinate for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat the pan to medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.

3. 3

   Next, add onions and cook until translucent. Then add the grated garlic and sauté for a few seconds until light brown. Then add the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft.

4. 4

   Add beef and ground spices ( chilli, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala ). Combine everything well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add water and salt to taste.

5. 5

   Stir everything well. Bring the heat to low, close the lid and simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender. ( Check occasionally and add more water if necessary. ) Make a taste test and add more salt or spices if needed.

6. 6

   Once the beef is tender, turn off the heat and add coriander. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with coriander and serve with plain basmati rice, naan, or chapati.