Mauritian Curried Beef
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
450g/1lb Onions, chopped
1 tbsp freshly chopped Ginger
1 tbsp freshly chopped Garlic
60ml/2fl.oz. Vegetable Oil or Ghee
1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
2 Bay Leaves
1 tbsp Salt
1/2 teasp Chili Powder
1 tbsp Ground Coriander
2 teasp Garam Masala,
1/2 teasp Ground Turmeric
450g/1lb Lean Beef, cubed
1 x 400g/14oz tin Chopped Tomatoes
2 tbsp freshly chopped Coriander to garnishRecipe
1. Place the onion, garlic and ginger in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Set aside
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan until very hot then add the cumin seeds and bay leaves. When the seeds start to pop, add the onion paste and stir fry until golden brown.
3. Add the salt, chili, coriander, garam masala and turmeric and stir until well blended.
4. Add the beef to the pan and fry, stirring to coat well, for 4-5 minutes.
5. Add 4 tablespoons of water and mix well. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until all the liquid is absorbed.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and about 240ml/8fl.oz of water and continue to simmer, covered, for a further 60 minutes stirring from time to time and adding more water as necessary to achieve a thickish sauce.
7. To serve - transfer to a heated serving dish and serve with boiled rice and satini.
Serves 4.
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