Beef Bombay Curry

FlemishMinx's Note:

This recipe comes from a Dutch language curry cookbook I picked up somewhere along the way. The key is to start off with nice beefsteak, the tenderest cut that you can afford.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs beef steaks , cut in cubes (i.e., round or london broil)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 onions , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced fine
• 2 green chili peppers , minced fine
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes , with their liquid
• 1 cup coconut milk

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
2. Add the onions and cook till they soften.
3. In a small bowl or coffee cup, combine the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chilipowder.
4. Add these spices and the garlic, chilipeppers and ginger to the onions, and mix well.
5. Cook for another minute.
6. Add the cubed beef and cook until it is well browned and completed covered by the spice mixture.
7. Add the salt and the tomatoes.
8. Allow to cook at a slow simmer, covered, until the beef is cooked through and tender.
9. This make take 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the tenderness of the original beef.
10. Add the coconut milk and stir well.
11. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, or until sauce slightly thickens.
12. Serve with rice.

Reviews

[knittingchocolatier]

Oh my word, the best curry I've ever made myself! The only changes I made were to use a small can of chopped green chilies, and chopped fresh tomatoes instead of the can. I added maybe 1/2 cup of beef broth to make up for the moisture. Sprinkled with cilantro, then served with a lime wedge at the table. My husband and I thought it was tasty, but as soon as we squeezed the lime juice over, it was phenomenal! THANKS!

[mickeydownunder]

Made recipe as is without the salt, TRUE! Is a VERY good, curry, EASY to do! 1 1/2 hours in Le Creuset, was GREAT by me! HIGHLY recommend and is a definate keeper for ME! THANKS!

[Cathy-O]

This is the first time I am attempting an indian recipe from zaar. I am really pleased with the outcome. I left out the tomato and the coconut milk entirely, and it was still great. The omission of tomato made it a yellow curry. Instead of tomato, I added 1/2 tsp tamarind concentrate and 1 tsp sugar. It was perfect. I will make it again.