Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef, Braising, trimmed and Cubed
  • 2 ounces oil or 2 ounces ghee
  • 1 medium onion, Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
  • 3 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 4 dried red chilies, large
  • 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 pint beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 pint water
  • 1 lemon

Method

  • Cube meat to 1 1/2 inches. Heat oil in medium saucepan; add the onion and garlic and cook slowly until soft.
  • Crush the black pepper, coriander and cumin seeds (pound gently in mortar and pestle so that they just crushed--not powdered). Add to saucepan with the chilies (for a milder taste, remove seeds before crushing), and cook for a minute. Add the grated ginger and turmeric; stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the beef, turning quickly to coat with spices. Pour in the beef stock simmer for 15 minutes, and then add the salt.
  • Combine coconut with hot water in liquidiser, blend for 1-2 minutes. Pour mixture into saucepan; squeeze in the juice of the lemon.
  • Bring back to boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Thicken with corn flour if necessary.
  • Serve with Basmati rice and accompaniments.