Beef Curry With Potatoes

Taken from margeret fulton's book of indian cooking for zaar world tour

Heal the oil in a large pan and add the onions , frying until lightly coloured.

Add the garlic , chilli powder , cumin , coriander and ginger and cook gently for 5 minutes , stirring occasionally.

If the mixture becomes dry , add 2 tablespoons of water.

Add the beef and cook , stirring , until browned all over.

Add the tomato puree , salt to taste and just enough water to cover the meat.

Stir very well.

Bring to the boil , cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the meat is almost tender.

Add the potatoes and whole chillies and simmer until the potatoes are cooked.

oil, onions, garlic cloves, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ginger, stewing beef, tomato puree, salt, potatoes, green chilies