Goan Beef Curry

Goan Beef Curry
Serves 4-6

8 cardamon pods
1 teaspoon fennel
8 cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 teaspoon coriander seeds
3 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 red onions, finely chopped
6 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 Tbs ginger - grated
2 lbs stew beef - cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon tumeric powder
2 teaspoon cayenne
1 can coconut milk
2 large potatoes cut into wedges (optional)

Remove the seeds from the cardamon pods, grind in the spice grinder with fennel. cloves, cinnamon, fenugreek, black pepper, coriander and cumin into fine powder.
In a heavy base pan, heat up the oil and saute finely chopped onion, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add cubed beef, cook until brown all over to seal the juice.
Add in the grounded spices.
Give a quick stir for a minute, add coconut milk.
Bring to boil then reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer for about an hour.
Add potatoes in the last 30 minutes.
Season with salt.
Simmer until the sauce thicken, potatoes and beef are tender.
Serve with Naan click here for recipe or basmati rice