Massaman beef curry

Instructions

1 Break cinnamon in small pieces and place in a large non-stick pan with cloves. While stirring, heat over a low heat for a few minutes to release flavours. Remove from pan and set aside. The pan is now left aromatic for the curry.

2 Add oil to pan and heat. Add beef and cook until evenly browned. Add onion and ginger and cook for a few more minutes. Add paste and toss beef to coat evenly.

3 Add coconut milk, water, stock, potatoes, carrots, fish sauce, sugar and tamarind paste with reserved dry-fried spices. Bring to the boil, cover. Transfer to oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring a couple of times until meat is tender and potatoes are cooked. Remove cinnamon pieces.

4 Serve on a bed of spinach with a sprinkling of peanuts and fresh coriander if you prefer.