Beef Curry With Crushed Spices And Channa Dal

Submitted by: admin on April 2, 2020

Serves 4 To 6

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 onion, sliced thin
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1-1⁄2 pounds top sirloin, trimmed and cut into 3⁄4-inch cubes
2⁄3 cup crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt
2 cups water
1 jalapeño chile, cut in half lengthwise, stemmed, and seeded
1⁄2 cup channa dal (Indian split peas)
2–4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Crush cumin and coriander seeds in mortar and pestle and add to skillet. Add onion to skillet and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Crush garlic and ginger along with pinch salt in mortar and pestle. Stir crushed garlic-ginger mixture, beef, tomatoes, turmeric, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt into pot and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates, oil separates and turns orange, and spices begin to fry, 5 to 7 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until spices are very fragrant, about 30 seconds longer.
  3. Add water and jalapeño. Bring to simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Add channa dal and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro, simmer 3 minutes, season with salt to taste, and serve.

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