Coconut Beef Madras
A traditional curry made with beef cubes, aromatic spices, coconut milk and freshly chopped coriander.
Ingredients
- 900g lean braising, chuck and blade or stewing (shin and leg) steak, cut into 5cm cubes
- 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 x 5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 red chillies, deseeded (if preferred) and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato purée
- 2-4 tablespoons Madras curry paste or similar
- 200ml coconut milk
- 150ml water
- 2 small cinnamon sticks
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander, to garnish
- Fresh coconut shavings, to garnish, optional
Method
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan, season the beef and brown the meat in batches for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a large heatproof casserole dish.
- In the same frying pan heat the remaining oil and cook the onion, garlic, ginger and chillies over a low heat for 10-15 minutes until soft and lightly brown.
- Transfer to a food processor or mini blender and process until smooth. Return to the casserole dish and add the remaining ingredients except the coriander and coconut shavings.
- Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2-2½ hours, stirring occasionally. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.
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