ingredients

21⁄2lb stewing beef, cubed 1.2 litres/2pt water 100g/4oz fresh green chillies,

roasted, peeled, seeded

and chopped 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon cornflour salt and freshly ground

black pepper

serves 5

• Cover the meat with water in a large heavy pan, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 4 hours.

• Add the chillies and garlic powder Season with salt and pepper.

• Dissolve the cornflour in 2 teaspoons water to form a paste, and stir in rapidly. When the mixture has thickened, simmer for about 45 minutes. Serve hot.