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Beef Rezala

1 large onion

2t freshly grated ginger

2t crushed garlic

5 cloves

.5t black peppercorns

6 green cardamom pods, crushed

2in cinnamon stick, halved

1# stewing beef cubes

Puree onion in food processor. In glass dish, combine onion, ginger, garlic, cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks. Add beef cubes. Stir to cover. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Pull out of fridge an hour before cooking.

4T canola oil

1 large onion, finely sliced

.75c plain yoghurt

.25c butter

1t salt

.5t ground cumin

.5t hot chilli powder

.5t freshly grated nutmeg

In large pan, heat oil over med-high heat. Fry sliced onion for 7min, or until golden brown. Remove onion slices. Drain onions on paper towels.

In remaining oil, fry marinated beef cubes 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

In small pan over low heat, mix yoghurt and butter. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add salt, cumin, chili powder and nutmeg. Stir into beef. Cover, cook for 45 minutes, or until beef is tender.

Garnish with fried onions. I served with Spinach Pulao.