Sri Lanka Beef Curry
Curry powder is a mix of spices made to evoke the essence of an indian curry.
Recipe Summary Sri Lanka Beef Curry
This beef curry uses roasted curry powder.Ingredients | Clive Of India Curry Powder3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes6 cloves garlic1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root - peeled, sliced and crushed3 ½ tablespoons white vinegar2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon curry powder, toasted1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper3 tablespoons vegetable oil8 fresh curry leaves4 strips pandan leaf1 onion, sliced1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick4 green cardamom pods2 whole cloves2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup water1 cup thick coconut milkDirectionsRinse the beef and pat dry. Crush the garlic cloves into a paste and combine it with the crushed ginger. Add the vinegar, salt, pepper, roasted curry powder, and cayenne. Mix in the beef cubes and toss to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes.Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the curry leaves and pandan strips. Stir in the onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.Mix in the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Add the tomato paste and water and mix well.Simmer, covered, on low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Check the curry every half hour; you may need to add more water (up to 1 cup) if the curry is too dry and is sticking to the pan.Add the coconut milk and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.Roasted curry powder is available from specialty purveyors or online sources. To roast your own curry powder, heat 1 tablespoon of curry powder in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly browned. Immediately transfer the spice to a bowl to cool.Info | Clive Of India Curry Powderprep: 25 mins cook: 1 hr 45 mins additional: 30 mins total: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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