INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs of cubed beef (about 1″ thick)
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 chopped tomato
• 2 medium potatoes cut 1/8th piece
• 3 tbsp of fresh ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp of vinegar
• 1 nickel sized tamarind ball (soak in 1/4 cup hot water)
• 1-1/2 tsp of cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp of red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp of clove powder
• 1/4 tsp of cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/4 tsp of sugar
• 1 1/2 cup water
• salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Apply the ginger-garlic paste, salt and vinegar to the cut meat and keep aside for 30-45 minutes.
2. In a hot pot with oil, saute the diced onions till translucent. Next add the diced tomatoes, saute till soft.
3. Next add all the powder spices and saute for a minute or two. Then add the meat and saute well cover and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Next add the water, tamarind juice and salt if needed. Cover and cook for an other 20 minutes on medium heat checking occasionally.
5. Finally add the potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes covered.
6. Serve with rice, bread or naan.