Beef in Masala Sauce

Ingredients

1kg beef (rump steak), cut into chunky pieces(A) Blend together:
2 cm piece old ginger
1 big onion
3 cloves garlic
5 green chillies, seeded
A pinch of salt and sugar(B):
1 big onion, thinly sliced
10 cloves
5 cardamoms, break open to get the seeds
1cm piece cinnamon bark
1 packet Brahim’s Masala Indian curry sauce
10 cashewnuts, finely ground
3 tomatoes, quartered
3/4 cup water or stockSeasoning:
3/4 tsp salt or to taste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp beef stock granulesGarnishing:
Coriander leaves
Toasted cashewnuts

Method

Marinate beef with (A) for one to two hours or preferably overnight.Heat 2 to 3 tbsp oil in a non-stick wok. Fry (B) until fragrant. Add the marinated beef and stir fry. Add brahim’s masala sauce and mix well. Cook over low heat, stir occasionally. Add ground cashew-nuts, tomatoes and water or stock. Simmer until meat is tender and gravy starts to thicken. (if meat is still not tender and gravy is much too dry, add a few spoonfuls of water.)Dish up and add toasted cashewnuts before serving.