EASY WEEKNIGHT MEAL| 30 mins
Alu Mus Curry, or Beef and Potato Curry, is a delicious and hearty dish that reflects the rich and vibrant flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine. Whenever the weather is cold, dark, and gloomy I love to make this dish to help cozy up. Its a filling dish with enough spice and heat to help warm you up. The tender beef chunks and potatoes are sauteed together and a traditional Sri Lankan spice blend is added in. The spice blend is a mix of paprika, roasted curry powder, cumin, and a generous helping of toasted curry leaves. Add some chopped tomatoes for a burst of freshness.
To finish, garnish with more fresh curry leaves and cilantro, adding an earthy depth to this already flavourful dish.
To keep the beef juicy, we’ll throw in a tablespoon of white vinegar. Plus, vinegar works wonders in boosting that meaty flavour. And when you combine this spice blend with creamy coconut milk, it truly captures all the delicious notes of a classic Sri Lankan dish.
tIPS & tRICKS
Tip #1: After adding the potatoes, pour in a splash of water to prevent them from burning and ensure they soften properly. Since potatoes take longer to cook than beef, giving them a head start ensures they’ll be tender by the time the beef joins the mix.
Harak Mas Kariya | Beef Curry
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables; chop the onions, garlic, ginger, green chilli. Cut the tomato into cubes. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1’’ cubes.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Toss in all the vegetables except the tomato.
- Once the onions have started to sweat, add 1 tbsp of water and cover the pan with a lid.
- Add spices
- After 3-4 mins, lower the heat and add the beef chunks.
- Pour in 1 tbsp of vinegar and toss in all the remaining spices and coconut milk. Keep the lid closed, and let it simmer.
- Once the beef has been browned and potatoes become soft when a fork is inserted; remove the pan from heat.
- Let the curry cool for about 5-10 mins and then squeeze half a lime
- Garnish with cilantro and its ready to serve!
