Brilliant Beef Curry Recipe

Heat a large frying pan (one with a lid) over a medium heat, and add the oil. Put the beef into the pan and fry until lightly browned on all sides. You may need to work in batches, to avoid overfilling the pan. When the meat is ready, remove it from the pan, cover and set aside. Return the pan to a low heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Turn the heat up a little, then add all the spices and cook for one minute, stirring regularly; the spices should start to smell wonderful, but it’s important not to let them catch on the bottom of the pan and burn.

Next, put the cooked beef back into the pan, then add the tomatoes and bring to the boil. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the yoghurt and vinegar, then season to taste with the salt. Return the pan to the heat, bring back up to the boil and then simmer, with the lid on the pan, for about 1½ hours, or until the meat is tender. Serve while hot.