Mauritius

Mauritian Curried Beef

-1lb onions, chopped
-1 Tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
-1 Tbsp fresh garlic, chopped
-2 oz. canola oil (or Ghee- not dairy free)
-1 Tbsp cumin seeds (gr. cumin is an even substitute)
-2 bay leaves
-1 Tbsp salt
-1/2 tsp chili powder
-1 Tbsp gr. coriander
-2 tsp garam masala
-1/2 tsp gr. turmeric
-1 lb. lean beef, cubed
-14oz can chopped/diced tomatoes
-2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
 
 
1) Place the onion, garlic and ginger in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Set aside.
2) Heat the oil in a large saucepan until very hot. Add the cumin seeds and bay leaves. When the seeds start to pop, add the onion paste and stir fry until golden brown. 
3) Add the salt, chili, coriander, garam masala and turmeric and stir until well blended.
4) Add the beef to the pan and fry, stirring to coat well, for 4-5 minutes. 
5) Add 4 Tbsp. water and mix well. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until all the liquid is absorbed.
6) Add the chopped tomatoes and about 8 oz. of water and continue to simmer, covered, for a further 60 minutes, stirring from time to time and adding  more water as necessary to achieve a thickish sauce.  
7) Serve with boiled rice and satini* - Satini is chutney. You can find recipes online or many grocery stores carry prepared chutney.


Source: http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Beef%20and%20veal/Mauritian%20Curried%20Beef%20%20%20%20HT%20%20MC%20%20Mauritian%20%20120mins.htm