Harak Mas Curry: A Spicy and Flavorful Sri Lankan Beef Curry

Harak mas curry is a delicious and flavorful Sri Lankan beef curry that is made with a variety of spices, including turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili peppers. The beef is cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce, and the curry is typically served with rice or roti bread.

I first had harak mas curry when I was traveling in Sri Lanka a few years ago. I was immediately blown away by the delicious flavors of the curry. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy. I knew that I had to try to recreate this dish when I got home.

This recipe is my own adaptation of a traditional Sri Lankan harak mas curry recipe. I have made a few changes to the ingredients and the cooking method, but I have tried to stay true to the original flavors of the dish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced

• 1 tablespoon curry powder

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat the ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.

2. Add the curry powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.

3. Add the beef to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.

4. Add the coconut milk and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

5. Stir in the cilantro and serve with rice or roti bread.

Tips

• If you don't have ghee, you can substitute vegetable oil.

• If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute evaporated milk or heavy cream.

• If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.

• You can add other vegetables to the curry, such as potatoes, carrots, or bell peppers.

• You can also add other spices to the curry, such as garam masala or fenugreek.

Enjoy!

Conclusion

Harak mas curry is a delicious and flavorful Sri Lankan beef curry that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. I hope you enjoy this recipe!