Beef Vindaloo

Serves 4

Oil
2lb (1 kg) chuck, blade steak cut into large cubes
3 onions sliced
3 tsp grated fresh ginger
1cinnamon stick
1/3 cup brown vinegar
1/2 cup beef stock
1 tsp sugar


Spice Mix

1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbs coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cardamom seeds
1 tsp ground fenugreek
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp mustard powder
Heat the oil, cook meat in batches until brown, set aside.

To make the spice mix, place all the ingredients in food processor and process until finely ground.

Add the onion, ginger, garlic and cinnamon to pan and stir over low heat until the onion is soft. Add the spice mix and steak and stir until the meat is coated. Add the vinegar, stock, sugar and some pepper. Cook, covered over low heat for one and a half hour, or until the meat is tender.

Discard the cinnamon and serve with rice
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