Coconut and Chilli Beef Curry

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola oil.
• 1/3 cup Thai red curry paste.
• 1kg beef chunk steak, cut into chunks.
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into chunks.
• 1/2 cup coconut milk.
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut.
• 1 lime zest grated and juiced.
• 1 tbsp brown sugar.
• 1tbsp tamarind paste.

• Heat a large heavy- based flameproof pot.
• Add the oil and curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes or until frangrant.
• Add beef and toss through to combine.
• Add water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 2 hours.
• Add sweet potato, eggplant, coconut milk. desiccated coconut coconut, lime zest, brown sugar and tamarind.
• Bring to boil again and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 1 hour or until tender.

Serving Suggestion:

Sprinkle with shredded cilantro and sliced fresh chilli. Accompany with steamed rice and some greens.