Beef Curry with Toasted Spices

Methods/steps

To prepare beef; combine first 3 ingredients; rub evenly over beef. Cover and chill 2 hours; tossing occasionally. To prepare toasted spices; heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add coriander and next 6 ingredients (coriander through bay leaves); cook 1 minute or until fragrant; shaking pan constantly. Place coriander mixture; sugar; cardamom; and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a spice or coffee grinder; and process until finely ground. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half of beef mixture; saut? 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and beef mixture; remove from pan. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and ginger to pan; cook 6 minutes or until onion is tender; stirring occasionally. Add the toasted spice mixture; garlic; and paprika; cook 1 minute; stirring constantly. Add beef; yogurt; and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat; and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the beef is tender.