Madras Meat Curry Recipe

Name: Madras Meat Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds beef, round steak; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onions finely sliced; 4 Whole cloves; 4 each cardamom pods green, bruised; 3 each green chili peppers seeded, finely chopped; 2 each red hot chili pepper, dried seeded, crushed; 1 inch piece ginger root fresh, grated; 2 each garlic cloves crushed; 2 teaspoons coriander ground; 2 teaspoons turmeric ground; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup tamarind nectar; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x lettuce leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds beef, round steak
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onions finely sliced
4 Whole cloves
4 each cardamom pods green, bruised
3 each green chili peppers seeded, finely chopped
2 each red hot chili pepper, dried seeded, crushed
1 inch piece ginger root fresh, grated
2 each garlic cloves crushed
2 teaspoons coriander ground
2 teaspoons turmeric ground
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup tamarind nectar
1 x salt to taste
1 x lettuce leaves for garnish

1
Cut beef into 1-inch cubes.
2
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan, add beef and cook until browned all over.
3
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Add onion, cloves and cardamom to pan; cook, stirring, about 8 minutes, until onion is soft and golden brown.
5
Stir in chiles, gingerroot, garlice, corinder and turmeric; cook 2 minutes.
6
Return beef to pan, add water and cover.
7
Simmer 1 hour.
8
Stir in tamarind nectar and salt; simmer another 20 to 30 minutes, until beef is tender.
9
Serve, garnished with lettuce leaves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 1/2 pounds beef, round steak, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onions finely sliced, 4 Whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Madras Meat Curry falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Madras Meat Curry

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Variations & substitutions

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