Saturday, April 4, 2009

Tahira's Beef Korma

A tasty dish which is mild yet flavourful, once you try it, you will love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA2fHGhf_4k&feature=channel_page

Ingredients

½ to 1 kg beef
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 large tomatoes (blanched)
1 cup of water
5 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp yogurt
1 green chilli (finely chopped)
2 tsp tomato paste
2 tsp garlic (crushed/chopped)
2 tsp fresh coriander (finely chopped)
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt (to taste)
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp turmeric

Cut the beef into small 1 inch pieces and set aside.

Heat 5 tbsp olive oil in the wok and add the chopped garlic and finely chopped onions, cook until they becomes translucent and slightly golden in colour.
(5 minutes)

Add the beef and mix well until they begin to change colour and all sides are sealed.
(5 minutes)

Into the onions you need to add 4 tbsp plain yogurt, 2 tsp fresh corinader, 1 finely chopped green chilli, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric.
(2 minutes)

Stir until the mixture reaches a deep brown colour.
(2 minutes)

Blanch the tomatoes by placing them into a pan of boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, piercing the skin with a sharp knife. Peel the skin off and chop the tomatoes into smail pieces and add them to the wok.
(2 minutes)

Now add the tomato paste and water then mix well. Cover with a lid and put on a low heat to simmer until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
(25 to 35 minutes)