Beef Curry

1 large brown onion, chopped finely
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cm fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp fresh coriander or parsely, minced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 to 3 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp black pepper or chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
500g beef, cut into cubes
3/4 cup water or beef stock
 medium tomatoes, cubed

Heat oil on medium heat.  Add onion, garlic, ginger and fresh coriander.  Stir and fry 5 to 10 minutes until soft and transparent but not brown.

Add turmeric, garam masala and black pepper or chilli.  Mix well.  Cook 1 minute.

Add meat to onion and spices.  Stir and fry 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned.

Add water or stock to meat.  Mix well.  Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium low.  Simmer 30 minutes.

Add tomatoes.  Mix well.  Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until meat is tender.  Remove cover.  Cook until most of liquid is absorbed.