Ingredients:

• 1 kg – beef, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp – oil
• 2 onions, sliced finely
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 4 or 5 Cloves
• 6 or 8 peppercorns
• 3 Cardamoms
• 2 pieces Cinnamon
• 1 tsp – Garlic paste
• 1 tsp – Ginger paste
• 2 tsp – flour
• 2 Tomatoes chopped or pureed
• 2 Carrots peeled and cut into pieces
• 1 cup – shelled Green peas
• 2 Potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 cup – Cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup – beans cut into 1 inch pieces
• salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker or suitable pan.
2. Add all the whole spices and fry lightly.
3. Add the onions and fry till golden brown.
4. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste and green chillies and fry for a few minutes.
5. Add the tomato and fry till the oil separates.
6. Now, add the meat and stir fry for 5 more minutes.
7. Next, add the cut vegetables, salt and sufficient water and cook on high heat for 10 minutes.
8. Release the steam and open the pressure cooker.
9. Now, add the flour mixed with a little water and mix well.
10. Simmer for a few more minutes.
11. Serve hot with rice or bread.
12. Recipe Courtesy: Anglo-Indian Recipes

Recipe courtesy of Bridget White