Ingredients

  • 2 12 lbs beef (good quality)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 14 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 12 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 bouillon cubes
  • 2 large onions
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Method

  • Cut meat into one-inch cubes.
  • Mix spices (the ingredients listed from paprika up to and including the bouillon cubes) in a bowl with water until mixture is runny.
  • Cut onions into quarters and fry with butter until tender.
  • Add garlic and cook for a few seconds.
  • Add spices to onion and garlic and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add meat and mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour boiling water to just below level of meat, cover, and simmer for at least four hours.
  • Add 2 bay leaves 2 hours before eating.
  • Mix cornstarch with warm water and add to curry about 1/2 hour before eating to thicken sauce.