Beef and Spinach Curry

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef tenderloin cubed
• 0.5 teaspoon chile powder 
• 0.7 cup coconut milk 
• 1 teaspoon garam masala 
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 1 teaspoon juice of lemon 
• 1 large onion finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 2  serrano peppers thinly sliced
• 10 ounce pkt spinach 
• 1 cup tomatoes chopped
• 1 teaspoon turmeric 
• 2 cloves bruised whole

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat the ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the serrano, and continue to cook for another 3 minutes. Season with the cloves, garam masala, coriander, chile powder, turmeric, and cumin, cook for 2 to 3 more minutes to release the flavor.
3. Stir in the beef and salt, cook for 3 minutes more.
4. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, and spinach. Bring to a simmer, then cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Uncover, then stir in the lemon juice, and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened.