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Beef Coconut Curry Recipe

Beef Coconut Curry

Cooked in a lip-smacking coconut milk sauce, this beef curry is perfectly delicious side dish for your next meal!
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 kg beef gravy or chuck steak (braising steak), cut into 2.5 cm cubes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger chopped
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped coriander cilantro leaves, chopped, to garnish
  • Lemon wedges to garnish
  • Rice naan or paratha to serve

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Fry beef 4-5 minutes (in batches if required), or until browned. Remove from pan. Set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Saute, stirring, for one minute.
  • Add onions and curry leaves. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until onions are browned.
  • Add ginger and garlic. Sauté, stirring, for a minute or until fragrant. Add curry powder. Sauté, stirring, for one minute.
  • Pour in coconut milk and water. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add browned beef. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until beef is tender. Stir occasionally, and add more water if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1765mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g