Palak means spinach so beef palak translates to beef cooked with spinach.  Beef Palak is a very tasty dish and a great way to get your protein and veggies all in one dish!

Ingredients

• 1              lb stewing beef
• 12            oz fresh or frozen spinach (chopped)
• 2              tbsp vegetable oil
• 5              pieces whole black pepper
• 5              cloves
• 1/2           tsp cumin seeds
• 3              cardamom seeds
• 1              inch piece of cinnamon stick
• 1              jalapeno
• 12            ounces onions
• 12            ounces of tomatoes
• 1/2           tsp crushed garlic
• 1/2           tsp ginger
• 1              tsp dhana jeera
• 1/4           tsp turmeric powder
• 1              tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/4           tsp red chili powder (optional)
• 1/2           cup water
• 1/2           tsp garam masala
• 1              tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

• Slice the onions into thin slices.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat.  Add the black pepper, cloves, cumin. cardamom, cinnamon stick and onions.  Cut the jalapeno into 4 pieces and add this to the saucepan.  Fry the onions stirring until they are golden brown.
• Chop the tomatoes and add this to the saucepan.  Add the ginger and garlic.
• Add the chopped spinach and the rest of the spices except the garam masala to the saucepan.
• Cube the meat into half an inch cubes, rinse meat with cold water and add this to the saucepan.  Mix everything and cook on medium heat covered for 15 minutes.
• Add the water and cook for another 15 minutes or till the meat is cooked.
• Meat is cooked when it change colour and the meat is firm to the touch and it falls apart when you pull it.
• Serve the beef palak sprinkled with garam masala and chopped cilantrro.

Serve with naan, chapati or rice.