Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 3 bay leaves 1 inch piece cinnamon stick 5 cardamom pods 4 whole cloves 2 tsp fennel seeds 10 whole black peppercorns 2 lbs of beef tenderloin, cubed 3 cups chopped onion, divided 5 green ili peppers, halved 1-1/2piece ginger, lengthwise (not grated) 6 cloves garlic minced 1/2 tsp gird turmeric 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 tsp whole mustard seeds 4 fresh curry leaves 2-1/2 tsp Lemon juice 1 tsp ground black pepper
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Directions: |
Directions:To make th masala powder Grind the bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in a spice grinder until mixture is a fine powder. Place beef cubes, masala powder, 2 cups chopped onion green chilies, grated fresh ginger, garlic & turmeric in a large heavy pot. Add water to cover (( about 1 cup) & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for about 30 mins until beef is cooked through. Add salt & stir, continue to simmer about 10 mins or until mixture is almost done, but do not allow it to burn ( add a bit more water) if necessary. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add mustard seeds or cook until they begin to pop. Immediately add remainder 1 cup chopped onion and stir over medium heat until onions soften and begin to brown, about 10 to 12 mins. Add curry leaves and cook until brown about 3 mins. Stir in beef mixture, black pepper, & lemon juice. Cook until nicely browned & heated through, about 8 mins. |