BEEF KORMA

Beef korma. Whether you’re entertaining or whipping up a casual dinner, you can’t go past this spicy, rich and comforting curry made with homemade korma paste. Enjoy it with your favorite parathas, rotis or flavored rice to create the ultimate meal.

As I write this, the sun is shining bright outside and the pretty spring blooms are dancing in the breeze. Honestly, I absolutely love warm sunny days, but the slight chill in the evening air is my current excuse to create more comforting meals for dinner.

A few weeks ago, I shared the Indian style beef curry that’s perfect to warm your soul inside out. Today’s recipe is all about this beef korma curry featuring homemade korma paste as the base ingredient making this curry rich and flavorful......

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons ghee (or oil)
• 1 kg beef (gravy or chuck), cut into 3cm pieces
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup korma paste (Recipe link just below this recipe)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
• Salt to taste
• Coriander (cilantro) leaves, fried cashew nuts, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make korma paste according to recipe instructions (Recipe link below this recipe). Set aside.
2. Heat ghee in a large frying pan over high heat. Add beef and cook, turning often, for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove beef from the pan. Set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until onions are browned. Add korma paste. Sauté, stirring, for one minute or until fragrant.
4. Add water, yogurt, coriander (cilantro) leaves and browned beef. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Bring to the boil. Simmer, covered, for one hour or until beef pieces are tender.
5. Alternatively, cook beef in a pressure cooker for about 6-7 whistles. Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves and fried cashew nuts....