Beef Tomato Curry

Ingredients:

• Beef 1 kg
• Tomatoes 6 (medium-sized chopped)
• Ginger 1 tbsp (paste)
• Garlic 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
• Onion 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
• Black paper 1/4 tsp (ground)
• Cardamoms 3
• Cinnamon sticks 3 (2.5 cm piece)
• Cloves 2
• Bay leaf 1
• Paprika or Chili powder 1 tsp
• Cooking oil 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste

Cooking Directions:

Place the meat, ginger, garlic, onion, black paper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, salt and half of the oil in a pan.
Add 3 cups of water.
Cover and cook over moderate heat until the meat is tender.
In a separate pan heat rest of the oil. Fry the onion golden brown.
Add the tomatoes and fry for a few minutes.
Add the meat and paprika, stir and fry for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add 1-2 cups of water and keep covered over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve hot with boiled rice, pullao, chapatti or parata.