Riaz Gilani's Spiced Beef And Rice

Riaz Gilani's Spiced Beef And Rice

Ingredients

Steamed Rice:

• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 ounces olive oil
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 cups basmati rice
• Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Methods

1. In a small skillet, add the coriander, cumin, peppercorns and mustard seeds.
2. Turn on the heat and bring the skillet to a medium heat.
3. Toast the spices until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from the heat and let cool.
4. Place the spices in a coffee grinder and pulse until the spices become a fine powder.
5. In a small bowl, add the toasted, ground spices and the garam masala, cayenne, salt, turmeric and bay leaves. Mix to combine. Set aside.
6. In a large skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
7. Add the beef and cook until cooked through, 8 minutes. Add the onions and cook 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic, cook 6 minutes.
8. Add the spice mix, cook 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and raisins, cook 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat.
9. Add 4 cups of water, bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer until rice is cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.
10. To serve, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and mint.