Homemade Recipes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp canola oil

1 medium onion thinly sliced

12 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves

6 garlic cloves, grated

4 tsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1 tbsp tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup of water

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

4 small dried hot chillies

4 star anise pods

2-3 inch cinnamon sticks

13/4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

Salt to taste

Method:

In a medium enamelled cast iron casserole, heat up the oil until simmering. Add the onion and curry leaves and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

Stir in the dissolved tomato paste along with the coriander , garam masala, cayenne, turmeric, dried chillies, star anise and cinnamon sticks.Add the ribs, season with salt and stir until coated with spices.Cover partially and cook over very low heat until the meat is tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Spoon off as much fat as possible and discard the star anise, cinnamon and bay leaves if using.

Make Ahead

The beef curry can be refrigerated overnight .

Serve with steamed rice.