Korma Sabzee

Directions

1. 1
   Cut meat into 3/4 inch cubes.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a heavy pan, add onion and fry gently until transparent.
3. 3
   Increase heat, add garlic and meat cubes and fry, stirring often, until juices evaporate and meat begins to brown.
4. 4
   Add water, salt and pepper to taste, chili pepper, and cumin.
5. 5
   Bring to a slow simmer and reduce heat.
6. 6
   Cover pan and simmer gently for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender.
7. 7
   Time depends on cut of meat used.
8. 8
   Add spinach and coriander and cook for further 10 to 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Mound chalau on a platter and spoon some of the sauce on top.
10. 10
    Serve remainder in a separate bowl.
11. 11
    Note1: 1/4 cup yellow split peas (daul nakhud) can be substituted for the spinach.
12. 12
    This dish is then called Korma and the split peas are added at step 3.