Step 1

Step 1: In medium Dutch oven, cook 2 large sliced onions in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil until brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1 pound boneless lean beef (cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes); cook and stir over medium heat for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Step 2: Grind a 1-inch piece of ginger and 3 to 4 cloves of garlic in blender or food processor with a little water until smooth. Add to meat; cook 10 minutes longer. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt; cook 30 minutes more.

Step 3

Step 3: Meanwhile, make the garam masala. In spice grinder or coffee grinder, grind 6 cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 8 black cardamom seeds, 8 black peppercorns and a 2-inch piece of cinnamon stick. Grind until mixture resembles a fine powder.

Step 4

Step 4: Mix 2 teaspoons flour and the garam masala with a little water. Stir into beef mixture. Stir in 4 cups water. Mix well. Cook, tightly covered, over very low heat, stirring often, until meat is tender, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Step 5: Add garnishes. Serve with bread.