Goan Beef Curry

• 8 cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 8 cloves

Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and grind them in a spice grinder or pestle and mortar with the fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, fenugreek seeds, black pepper and the coriander and cumin seeds, until they form a fine powder.

Heat the oil in a karhai, heavy-based frying pan or casserole over medium heat and fry the onion, garlic and ginger until lightly browned. Add the meat