Beef Korma

Beef Korma -

This beef korma recipe is an absolute hit with any family. The curry spice mix doesn't take long to make yourself, and it really is what sets this curry recipe apart. Serve with basmati rice and garlic bread or naan bread.

Ingredients:

Curry paste
1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon cardamon seeds (not the pods)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 whole cloves
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons ground almonds
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tablespoon crushed root ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
600 g diced beef stewing steak
1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 tablespoons water
150 ml cream
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon plain flour
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

Method:

Spice paste: grind coriander seed, cumin seed, cardamon seed, paprika and cloves to a powder. Add the water, almonds, garlic, ginger, salt and cinnamon and blend together.
Brown beef in some oil, then remove from heat.
Lightly brown onion in some oil, then add spice paste and cook for further 4 minutes.
Add browned beef to the onion and spices with 4 tablespoons water. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and tender (depends on the thickness of the beef).
Cook and stir cream, yogurt, flour and garam masala together with beef until bubbles and is thickened. Add chopped coriander. Simmer for 2 minutes and serve.