Calcutta Beef Curry

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A delicious aromatic curry, well worth that little bit of extra time to prepare!!

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Steps

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Cube meat to 1 1 / 2 inches.

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Heat oil in medium saucepan.

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Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly until soft.

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Crush the black pepper , coriander and cumin seeds.

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Add to saucepan with the chilies , and cook for a minute.

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Add the grated ginger and turmeric.

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Stir for 1-2 minutes.

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Add the beef , turning quickly to coat with spices.

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Pour in the beef stock simmer for 15 minutes , and then add the salt.

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Combine coconut with hot water in liquidiser , blend for 1-2 minutes.

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Pour mixture into saucepan.

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Squeeze in the juice of the lemon.

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Bring back to boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.

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Thicken with corn flour if necessary.

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Serve with basmati rice and accompaniments.

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Ingredients

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beef, oil, onion, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, dried red chilies, fresh ginger, ground turmeric, beef stock, salt, desiccated coconut, water, lemon