* 675 g (1.5 lb) sirloin steak, trimmed of Fat
* 3 tablespoons Groundnut oil
* 1 large Onion, peeled and sliced
* 3 Fat Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
* 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
* 1 teaspoon white Cumin seeds, freshly Ground
* 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds, freshly Ground
* 1 teaspoon Chilli powder
* 150 ml Shredded Coconut
* 2 teaspoons Jaggery or Brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
* 284 ml (½ pint) Beef stock
''' garnish'''
* Thin slivers red Sweet pepper
* Chopped Green chillies
* Spring onions
===Method===
* Heat 3/4 of the Oil in a Wok and add the sliced Onions and Garlic and gently sauté for 6 minutes.
* Reserve the onions and garlic to a separate plate
* Add the remaining oil, turn the heat up, Brown the Beef and fry for about 4 minutes per side, turning now and then
* Remove the beef and reserve on a separate plate
* Add the Spices and stir Fry for a minute.
* Pop the onions and garlic back into the wok together with the Sugar, Coconut, Lemon juice and Beef stock, bring to the Boil then immediately reduce the heat and Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
* Stir now and then and keep a watchful eye to ensure it does not stick and burn. By this time most of the liquid should have reduced.
* Add the beef back to the wok and reheat for the remaining 5 minutes
* Serve
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