Alu gosht kari (meat & potato curry)
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | kilograms | Skirt steak |
| (1 1/2 lb) | ||
| ¼ | cup | Oil |
| 1 | teaspoon | Black mustard seeds |
| ½ | teaspoon | Fenugreek seeds |
| 6 | cloves | Garlic, crushed |
| 1 | tablespoon | Ginger, finely |
| Chopped | ||
| 3 | mediums | Onions, |
| Finely sliced | ||
| 1½ | teaspoon | Turmeric |
| 2 | tablespoons | Coriander |
| 1 | tablespoon | Cumin |
| 2 | teaspoons | Chilli powder |
| 3 | teaspoons | Salt |
| 2 | tablespoons | Vinegar |
| 2 | teaspoons | Garam masala |
| 2 | tablespoons | Extra vinegar |
| 750 | grams | Cubed potatoes (3/4 lb) |
| 2 | tablespoons | Fresh coriander |
Directions
Cut steak into cubes. Heat oil and fry mustard seeds till they burst. Add fenugreek, garlic, ginger and onion. Fry until onions are golden. Add turmeric and fry 1 minute. Add coriander, cumin and chilli. Stir well. Add salt and vinegar, and fry until liquid evaporates. Sprinkle in the garam masala and mix well. Add meat and turn till coated. Add extra vinegar if spices start to stick. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours. Add cubed potatoes and cover. Cook for a further 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
Garnish with fresh coriander. WALT Philippa Jane Wightman P.O. Box 270, The Gap Q Australia