• Beef 1 kg (boneless tender)
• Potatoes 150 g (6 oz)
• Tomatoes 150 g (6 oz)
• Onions 75 g (3 oz)
• Turmeric 1 tsp (ground)
• Chili powder 1/2 tsp
• Ginger 2 tsp (ground)
• Garlic 1 tsp (ground)
• Cumin 1 tsp (ground)
• Black paper 1/2 tsp (ground)
• Poppy seeds 1 tbsp (ground)
• Cardamoms 4
• Cinnamon sticks 2 (2.5 cm piece)
• Cloves 2
• Red chilies whole 3 (optional(
• Green papaya 1 tbsp (paste)
• Cooking oil 3/4 cup
• Vinegar 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Slice the beef into moderate large-sized pieces.

Rub the meat with green papaya paste (or meat tenderizer) and marinate for 20 minutes.

(Green papaya or meat tenderizer is not necessary for tender loin beef)

Peel and slice the potatoes 1/2 cm (1/4”) thick and slice the tomatoes and onions too.

Combine the spices, salt, vinegar and oil. Rub on the beef.

In a greased frying pan layer the meat, potatoes, tomatoes and onion alternately.

Add 1 cup of water, cover with lid and bring to boil.

Lower heat and simmer for about 1-2 hours till the meat is tender and oil separates.

Serve with paratha, luchi, chapatti or loaf bread.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1513 views