Lockdown

One would have thought I'd have time to update my blog more often while working from home. How wrong of me to think that as I have never been busier!

I have been cooking and writing my recipes however its been one thing or another that has stopped me from being more active here. So here are a curry recipe to try....let me know what you think!

Spicy Beef & Mushroom curry

This curry is a mixture of a whole load of spices but really worth it for the earthy flavours and still easy to make. Cook in low heat for an hour to develop flavours and the end result will me a tender beef curry that will melt in the mouth. This curry is even better the next day!

Serves 2

Prep & Cook one hour plus

Ingredients

500g beef cubes

1 large onion cut into small cubes

1 tsp vegetable oil

1/2 cup hot water

6 medium mushrooms sliced

6 cherry tomatoes halved

1/2 cup fresh chopped coriander

1 tbsp garlic & ginger paste

1 tbsp tomato puree

1/2 tsp sea salt

 

spice mix

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp pomegranate powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp tamarind powder

1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves

1 tsp dried mint leaves

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground pepper

 

Method

heat oil in a large pan and cook onions until they turn dark brown

add garlic and ginger paste and stir for a couple of minutes

add beef and cook for another 5 minutes turning the mix to get even colouring on the meat

add a splash of water if the mix becomes too dry then add the spice mix and cook for 3-4 minutes

mix in tomato puree, salt and hot water then add mushrooms, cherry tomato & coriander

bring to the boil then reduce to the lowest heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour

serve with rice, bread and salad