Fragrant South Indian Beef Curry Recipe

Name: Fragrant South Indian Beef Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 12 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves; 6 garlic cloves, grated; 4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup of water; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 small dried hot chiles; 4 star anise pods; Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 1 3/4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; Salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
12 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves
6 garlic cloves, grated
4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup of water
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 small dried hot chiles
4 star anise pods
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1 3/4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Salt

1
In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil until shimmering.
2
Add the onion and curry leaves and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
4
Stir in the dissolved tomato paste along with the coriander, garam masala, cayenne, turmeric, dried chiles, star anise and cinnamon sticks.
5
Add the ribs, season with salt and stir until coated with spices.
6
Cover partially and cook over very low heat until the meat is tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
7
Spoon off as much fat as possible and discard the star anise, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves, if using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 12 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves, 6 garlic cloves, grated, and more.

Yes, Fragrant South Indian Beef Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fragrant South Indian Beef Curry

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