Beef Curry with Almond Sauce

This dish transforms even the cheapest stewing beef; cooked until it is meltingly tender in a richly spiced thick dark sauce it is a dish fit for any occasion. I prefer to do without rice and cook two contrasting vegetables instead, such as carrots and spinach. Don’t be too put off by the long list of ingredients - it is just a few more spices than usual, and you can leave out any that you don’t have.