Dhal Cha

I kg beef,( get fatty cuts,) cubed

3 shallots

2 garlic

1" ginger

All blended together. Add to 1 cup santan. If using canned santan, dilute with 1 cup water or more. Stir in  2 small packets beef curry powder. 

1 stalk serai, titik

1 sprig curry leaves.

2 cups beef stock

Soak 1 cup dhal in cold water.

Cut 1 brinjal into 2 inch pieces ( better to use long brinjals than eggplants)

Cut potatoes and carrots into quarters. 

Cut beans into 2" lengths.

Cut 1 big onion into 6ths.

Saute beef ribs till lightly browned.remove from oil and set aside.

Fry rempah tumis ( cinnamon, cloves, star anise and cardamom) the curry leaves, then the santan/curry powder mixture and the serai. Fry till santan pecah minyak (if possible. I notice with canned santan this is hard. Doesn't matter) Add the beef and continue sautéing. Add vegetables, first carrots then potatoes, then brinjal and then beans. Add beef stock, and the dhal. Season to taste. Reduce flame and simmer  about 15 minutes or till vegetables are tender.