Ingredients
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1 1/2 kg beef chuck steaks
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1 stem fresh lemongrass, chopped
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2 small fresh red chilies, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, thickly sliced,extra
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3 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 cinnamon stick
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8 fresh curry leaves
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 (425 ml) can coconut cream
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut beef into 3cm pieces.
- Process lemongrass, chillies, onion, garlic and ginger until smooth.
- Heat oil in pan, add extra onion and ground spices, cook, stirring, until onion is soft.
- Add lemongrass mixture, cook, stirring until fragrant.
- Stir in beef, cinnamon, torn curry leaves, sugar and coconut milk, simmer, covered, 1 hour.
- Remove lid, simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender and mixture thick.
- Discard cinnamon, stick in juice.