Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 -2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Relishes
  • 1/2 cup bananas cut in 1/4-inch dice dribbled with lemon juice
  • 1 cup fried onions, slices
  • 1/2 cup mango chutney
  • 1/2 cup coconut, GRATED, SHREDDED
  • 1/2 cup orange section
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, in 1/2-inch dice

Method

  • In a 4 quart saucepan, saute the first 7 ingredients until onions are soft.
  • Add the Beef.
  • Saute lightly but do not permit the meat to brown.
  • Add water and lemon juice.
  • Cover tightly and allow to simmer for 1 hour.
  • If the sauce appears thin, thicken it with cornstarch and 2 T. water mixture.
  • Serve in a 4 quart oval bowl with RICE cooked in chicken or beef broth (allow 1 cup cooked rice per portion).
  • In a 6-sectioned relish dish or six small bowls, place each of the relishes.
  • Place the relish dish on the tables so guests may help themselves.