Beef Madras

INGREDIENTS
1 cup grated fresh coconut (or dessicated coconut)
400g can tomatoes
2 tbs grated fresh ginger
2 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tbs tamarind concentrate
2 tbs vegetable oil
2 large onions, sliced
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbs ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp hot chilli powder
2 tsp sweet paprika
10 curry leaves
1 kg diced beef chuck steak
½ cup water

METHOD
Blend or process coconut, undrained tomatoes, ginger, seeds and tamarind until pureed.
Heat oil in large pan, cook onions and garlic, stirring, until browned lightly.
Add spices, cook, stirring, until fragrant.
Add leaves, beef, water and coconut mixture.
Simmer, covered, for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, or until beef is tender.

SERVINGS
6

SOURCE
AWW Cooking Class: Indian