Beef Curry

Beef is always my favorite - be it curry or grilled or fry or whatever. This recipe is my wife's and she got it from her Mom (who she got it from her Mom (who got it from Mom (... and so on ...))). In short it's a family secret... hehehe…

It's yummy and flavorful... try it for yourself.

Serves: 4
Spice level: Mild

Preparation time: 35 Mins.
Cook time (incl. Prep. time):  1 Hr.

Ingredients:

1. Beef - 1 Lb. (cleaned and cut to small cubes)
2. Veg. Oil - 4 Tbsp.
3. Fennel Seed - 1/4 Tsp.
4. Fenugreek Seed - 1/4 Tsp.
5. Red Onion - 1 (Large, thinly sliced)
6. Salt to taste
7. Green Chilli - 3 (split lengthwise)
8. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp.
9. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp.
10. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
11. Coriander Powder - 1 1/2 Tbsp.
12. Garam Masala Powder - 1/4 Tsp.
13. Black Pepper Powder - 1/4 Tsp.
14. Tomato - 2 (chopped)
15. Water - 1 1/2 Cups
16. Coriander Leaves - 1/2 Cup (chopped)

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a medium sized pressure cooker. Add fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds and cook for 1 min. or until nicely fried.
2. Add onions along with salt and sauté till the onion are translucent.
3. Add green chillies and ginger garlic paste to the cooker and sauté for couple more mins.
4. Add all the powders (chilli, turmeric, garam masala, pepper and coriander powder) and cook until it's cooked and raw smell vanishes (about 2 mins.).
5. Add tomatoes and sauté till its cooked and the oil separates.
6. Add beef to the cooker and mix well. Add water to the cooker (just enough to cover the beef) and cook it for about 20-25 mins. until the meat is soft.
7. Remove the cooker off the burner and open it carefully after letting all the pressure off.
8. Mix in the coriander leaves and serve with roti or rice.