Beef and Potato Dish

Tasty; serve on top of Fehma’s Rice, Version 2 , with Yogurt Sauce , and warmed pitas.

• 1/2 potato, peeled, boiled (until fork inserts easily) and cut into 1” pieces
• 1 1/2 onions, cut against grain into long, thin slices
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• Olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb. stew meat, cut into 1” cubes
• 1 1/2 inch ginger root, peeled and diced
• 2 tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 3 small long green chili peppers, diced
• 1 tablespoon meat masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Saute onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add beef and cook until meat is brown. Add ginger, tomatoes, chili peppers, meat masala, and salt. Add 3 1/2 cups water and garam masala. Cover and simmer until meat flakes apart. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, and add potato. Stir gently until heated through.