Step 1

Clean and cut the beef cubes as per your requirement.

Step 2

Place them in a medium-sized pan.

Step 3

Add ginger, garlic, onion, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, and coriander powder.

Step 4

Season with salt and mix well with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Add about 3 cups of water or adequate water to cover the beef cubes.

Step 6

Season with salt and cook over medium heat.

Step 7

For the meat to get tender, cook for an hour over medium heat.

Step 8

Once the meat is halfway tender and the water has reduced.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the stove and transfer the beef into a bowl and set it aside.

Step 10

Place the same pan you cooked the beef over on the stove.

Step 11

Maintain low-medium heat and pour in the oil.

Step 12

Add sliced onion, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and mustard seed. Cook for a minute, letting the mustard splutter.

Step 13

Move the ingredients around frequently.

Step 14

Add the spice powders(turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder and red chilli powder).

Step 15

Reduce heat to low and cook the tempering ingredients until you have a semi-wet spice paste.

Step 16

Stir frequently to avoid spices sticking to the pan or burning.

Step 17

Add the beef to the pan and combine with the spice mix.

Step 18

Add water, about 1 cup, taste and season with salt and let the beef curry slow simmer until the gravy thickens.

Step 19

Just before removing the beef curry from the stove, add the chopped coriander leaves.

Step 20

Let it rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.