Madras Beef Curry

This recipe is from: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7665/madras+beef+curry

It serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1kg chuck steak, cut into 2.5cm cubes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef stock
• steamed basmati rice, raita and mint leaves, to serve

Method:

1. Combine coriander, cumin, turmeric, pepper, chilli, garlic, ginger and lemon juice in a bowl to form a paste. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add half the beef. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add spice paste. Cook for 1 minute. Return beef to saucepan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until meat is coated with paste. Add tomato paste and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Cook for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until beef is tender.
4. Remove lid. Cook, uncovered, for a further 15 minutes, or until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Serve with rice and raita. Top with mint leaves.

Notes & tips

Shortcut: You can substitute the spice paste in step 1 with Madras curry paste. It’s hot, so adjust the amount according to your taste.