Madras Beef Curry

Ingredients

• •1 teaspoon garam masala
• •½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •2 teaspoons curry powder
• •½ teaspoon black pepper
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •1 tablespoon brown sugar
• •2 garlic cloves
• •2 teaspoons ginger
• •2 tablespoons lemon juice
• •¼ cup vegetable oil
• •1 pound beef
• •14½ ounces canned tomatoes
• •1 green onions
• •basmati rice

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Slice the beef thinly (as for a stir fry).
2. 2Place in a medium bowl.
3. 3Add all of the other ingredients, except the tomatoes, green onions and rice.
4. 4Combine to coat the meat well.
5. 5Let sit for 10-15 minutes to flavor the meat.
6. 6Heat a medium pan with a lid over medium heat.
7. 7Add the meat.
8. 8Brown well, stirring occasionally.
9. 9Continue to cook over medium heat until all of the meat juices have evaporated and only oil remains in the bottom of the pan with the meat.
10. 10Add the tomatoes.
11. 11Stir to combine.
12. 12Lower the heat to medium low.
13. 13Cover.
14. 14Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and most of the moisture from the tomatoes has been absorbed by the meat, about 30 minutes.
15. 15If sauce becomes too thick before the beef is tender, add water.
16. 16Continue to simmer with the lid on.
17. 17Taste and adjust the seasoning adding additional salt if needed. Madras curries are often spicy.
18. 18Additional cayenne pepper may be added at this point if a spicier curry is desired.
19. 19Serve over steamed basmati rice with chopped green onions on top.