The Only Curry Recipe You'll Ever Need!

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef, chopped into suitably sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 onions, finely chopped (medium)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
• 3 large tomatoes (chopped) or 3 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 red chilies (optional) or green chilies (optional) or 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

• 1 (8 ounce) can coconut milk (optional) or coconut cream (optional)

Mix together spice mixture

• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ground fenugreek (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. Cook, with the lid on, while the mustard seeds pop.

2. 2

   Add the onions, garlic and ginger and cook on medium heat, uncovered, until softened.

3. 3

   Add the mixed spices and the lemon juice, cook for a few minutes, stirring.

4. 4

   Add 250ml water or half the coconut milk, tomatoes and chilli powder if using.

5. 5

   Add the meat and/or vegetables etc and stir to coat with sauce.

6. 6

   Add another 250ml water or the remaining coconut cream.

7. 7

   Stir, bring to the boil and simmer gently, uncovered, until cooked. The cooking time will vary depending on the cut of meat or type of vegetables used.