INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
canola oil
1
medium onion, thinly sliced
12
fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves
6
garlic cloves, grated
4 tsp
finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tbsp
tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup of water
2 tsp
ground coriander
1 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
cayenne
1/2 tsp
ground turmeric
4
small dried hot chiles
4
star anise pods
2
3-inch cinnamon sticks
1 3/4 lb
boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Salt