Beef Green Masala Curry

Beef Green Masala Curry

Ingredients

1 kg beef or mutton, cut into cubes

1 medium red onion, chopped finely

2-3 medium tomatoes, chopped

2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp garam masala powder

2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

2 bay leaves

¼ cup vegetable oil           

juice of ½ lemon

salt to taste

For the green masala:

6-7 green chilies

2 big bunches of coriander leaves, cleaned and washed

2” piece ginger

6 flakes garlic

1 medium red onion, quartered

Directions

Cook beef/mutton with a little salt and water in a pressure cooker for 8-10 minutes. Keep the meat aside and retain the stock. In a blender grind all the ingredients with a little water to a fine paste. In a pan heat oil and add bay leaves. Add the chopped onion and saute until translucent. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin and garam masala powder and saute for 2-3 seconds. Add the ground masala paste and saute until the oil separates from masala and it releases a pungent aroma. Throw in the chopped tomatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add a cup of water and the potatoes. Stir and let it simmer on low heat till potatoes are almost done. Add beef and the stock to the pot, stir and add salt to taste. Add juice of lemon and simmer for 2 minutes. Serve with white rice.