Alu gosht kari (meat & potato curry)

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 kg Skirt steak (1 1/2 lb)
1/4 c Oil
1 ts Black mustard seeds
1/2 ts Fenugreek seeds
6 cl Garlic crushed
1 tb Ginger finely Chopped
3 md Onions Finely sliced
1 1/2 ts Turmeric
2 tb Coriander
1 tb Cumin
2 ts Chilli powder
3 ts Salt
2 tb Vinegar
2 ts Garam masala
2 tb Extra vinegar
750 g Cubed potatoes (3/4 lb)
2 tb Fresh coriander

Instructions:

Cut steak into cubes. Heat oil and fry mustard seeds till they burst. Add fenugreek garlic ginger and onion. Fry until onions are golden. Add turmeric and fry 1 minute. Add coriander cumin and chilli. Stir well. Add salt and vinegar and fry until liquid evaporates. Sprinkle in the garam masala and mix well. Add meat and turn till coated. Add extra vinegar if spices start to stick. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. Add cubed potatoes and cover. Cook for a further 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are cooked. Garnish with fresh coriander. WALT Philippa Jane Wightman P.O. Box 270 The Gap Q Australia