Indian spiced beef curry

Special equipment • food processor

SERVES 4

Ingredients:

2lb (900g) lean beef, cut into bitesize pieces

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

1 onion, coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves

1in (2.5cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled

4 tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped

2 fresh red jalapeño chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

Method:

1 Combine the beef, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and oil in a bowl, and mix well to coat. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the beef, and cook for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the pan, and set aside.

2 In a food processor, combine the onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and chiles. Process until finely chopped. Add to the same frying pan used for the beef, and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in the cream, add ⅔ cup water, and bring to a boil. Return the meat to the pan, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

3 Stir in the chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

Notes:

If you want to watch the calories, swap the cream for Greek-style yogurt. To reheat and eat, heat in the microwave on High for 3 minutes, or reheat in a frying pan until piping hot.

Indian spiced beef curry