Beef Curry

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 82 / March 3 - Beef Curry

Beef Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 kg lean beef (rump steak) cut into cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tsp. garam masala
• 4 tablespoons yogurt
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large white onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 800 ml beef stock
• handful coriander
• 15 -20 curry leaves
• 4 green finger chilies, finely chopped

For the spice mix:

• 4 tsp. ground cumin
• 4 tsp. ground coriander seeds
• 1 tsp. ground fennel seed
• 4 tsp. curry powder

Procedure:

• 1. For the spice mix, combine cumin, coriander, fennel and curry powder. Set aside.
• 2. Season beef with salt and pepper, garam masala and sear in a hot casserole. Take the beef out and set aside.
• 3. In the same casserole, add the onions, garlic, chilli, ginger and add the sugar to help caramelise the onions, followed by the ground spice mix, stir and cook for a minute until the onions are soft.
• 4. Add the seared beef, chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, stir over a medium-high heat for a few minutes and then add the beef stock and curry leaves.Cover the pan with a lid and simmer very gently, stirring occasionally, for approximately 30 mins. or until the beef is tender.
• 5. Serve hot with white rice.