Korma Afghanistan Meat Sauce

• 1 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef or 1 1/2 lbs lamb, cut in 3/4 " cubes
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (Olive is good)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup yellow split peas, washed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder or 2 -3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

1. Heat oil in a heavy pan, saute the onion until transparent.
2. Add garlic and meat cubes, stir frequently and continue cooking until the meat browns.
3. Add water, salt, pepper,chili flakes,split peas& cumin.
4. Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender and the peas are soft.
5. Add coriander and continue cooking for 10 miutes.
6. Serve over a mound of steamed rice.

lean stewing beef, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, water, salt, hot chili pepper, peas, cumin, coriander powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/korma-afghanistan-meat-sauce-64613 (may not work)