Korma Sabzee

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lb Lean stewing Beef or Lamb
 * 1/2 cup oil
 * 1 lrg Onion, finely chopped
 * 2 x garlic cloves, crushed
 * 1 1/2 cup water
 * salt
 * Freshly ground black pepper
 * 1/4 tsp Hot chili pepper (or more)
 * 3 cup spinach, chopped
 * 1 tsp cumin
 * 2 tbl coriander leaves, chopped (more if desired)

Directions

 * 1) Cut meat into 3/4' cubes.
 * 2) Heat oil in a heavy pan, add Onion and fry gently until transparent. Increase heat, add garlic and meat cubes and fry, stirring often, until juices evaporate and meat begins to brown.
 * 3) Add water, salt and pepper to taste, chili pepper, and cumin. Bring to a slow simmer and reduce heat. Cover pan and simmer gently for 1-1 1/2 hours until meat is tender. Time depends on cut of meat used.
 * 4) Add spinach and coriander and cook for further 10-15 minutes.
 * 5) Mound chalau on a platter and spoon some of the sauce on top. Serve remainder in a separate bowl. Note1: 1/4 c. yellow split Peas (daul nakhud) can be substituted for the spinach. This dish is then called Korma and the split Peas are added at step 3.