2 pounds lean beef round, trimmed of fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of one lemon
2 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
OPTIONAL GARNISHES: Yogurt, Lemon wedges, 1 cup Cilantro, chopped or fresh parsley, chopped
Recipe
Combine ingredients, except cornstarch and cold water in a Crockpot. Cover tightly and set on slow heat. Cook 16 to 18 hours or until meat is very tender. Gently stir meat once or twice during cooking time.
Twenty or 30 minutes before serving time, stir the cornstarch into cold water and stir this mixture into the Crockpot. Cover and continue to cook at lowest heat, stirring once or twice, until liquid thickens.
Serve with dollops of yogurt, lemon wedges, and chopped fresh parsley or cilantro leaves as a garnish, if desired.