Gorur Goster Rezala (Beef Rezala)

Serves four to five people.

Ingredients:

• Beef - 1 kg
• Chopped onions - 2 cups
• Ginger paste - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 2 (1" stick)
• Cardamom - 5 to 6
• Cloves - 3 to 4
• Bay leaf - 2
• Plain yogurt - 4 to 5 tablespoons
• Green chili - 7 to 8
• Kewra - 2 tablespoons
• Oil - ½ cup
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Ghee - 2 tablespoons

Preparation:

• Cut the beef into small pieces. Clean and rinse.
• Marinate the beef with ginger, garlic, coriander, chili powder and yogurt.
• Set aside for half an hour.

• Heat oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves and onions for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the marinated beef and mix for about 2 minutes.
• Cover the pan and let it simmer till the water starts to boil.
• Turn down the heat and keep covered.

• Remove the lid after 10 to 12 minutes and stir thoroughly.
• Add 1 cup of water if the water dries up.
• Cover the pan again.

• Once the beef is soft and tender and the gravy starts to thicken, add the green chili, lime juice, kewra and sugar.
• Simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.

• As the gravy dries up, mix in the ghee.
• Add another ½ cup of water and keep covered over low heat.
• Cook for another 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
• Serve hot.