Beef Curry

“curry facts: the first commercial curry powder appeared in about 1780 and in london alone there are more indian restaurants than in bombay and delhi”

ingredients

l.5 lb stewing steak, cut into cubes
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
12 oz beef stock
1 tbsp desiccated coconut
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste

directions

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1. put the coriander, turmeric, chilli and ginger in a bowl and gradually add a little water, stirring all the time until a smooth paste is formed. set aside
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2. heat the oil, add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes until onion is soft and lightly colored
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3. stir in the spicy paste and fry for a further 3-4 minutes, stirring all the time
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4. add the meat and fry for a further 3-4 minutes, stirring to cook on all sides in the spices. stir in the stock and bring to the boil, then lower
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the heat and stir in the coconut, lemon juice and salt to taste. cover and simmer gently for 2 hours until the meat is tender
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5. taste and adjust seasoning then serve hot, straight from the casserole