Korma Afghanistan Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef or lamb, cut in 3/4 " cubes
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (Olive is good)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup yellow split peas, washed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder or 2-3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a heavy pan, saute the onion until transparent.

2. 2

   Add garlic and meat cubes, stir frequently and continue cooking until the meat browns.

3. 3

   Add water, salt, pepper,chili flakes,split peas& cumin.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender and the peas are soft.

5. 5

   Add coriander and continue cooking for 10 miutes.

6. 6

   Serve over a mound of steamed rice.