Ingredients:
1 lb beef, cut into 1″ cubes
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp salt
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 chilies, finely chopped
2 tbsp coriander, ground
1 tsp cumin, ground
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tsp powdered ginger
2 tsp black pepper
4 oz tomato paste
1 1/4 cup beef stock
1/4 cup ghee (or butter)
2 tbsp garam masala
Method:
1. Marinate the meat in lemon juice and salt. Mix the onion, garlic and chili together well.
2. Heat the ghee in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and fry the onion mixture for 2 minutes.
3. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger and pepper, stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the beef and lemon juice, stir well to coat the meat with the spices. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and beef stock
6. Sprinkle in the garam masala and pressure cook till beef becomes tender
7. The gravy should by this stage be very thick, if it is not remove the lid from the pan and increase the heat to boil off excess moisture until the gravy thickens.
Tags: Beef, garam masala, onions, tomato
