Mum's Stew

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat and add onions, cardemons, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves. Stir occasionally.

Step 2

When onions turn golden brown. Add beef and continue to stir occasionally until changes colour.

Step 3

Add tomatoes and continue cooking till tomatoes disintegrate (mashed).

Step 4

Add half a cup of water and stir to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom. Bring to boil, then cover and continue cooking on low heat till meat is almost soft (usually about 10 minutes).

Step 5

Add potato, carrots, pickle onions and enough water to cover all the ingredients.

Step 6

Increase heat and bring it to boil. Then reduce heat at simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Add peas and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 8

8. Check to ensure all veggies are cooked.

Step 9

9. Add more water if needed.

Step 10

10. Add salt and stir.

Step 11

11. Thicken stew with cornflour (which has been dissolved in water).