Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   Vegetable oil
     2/3  cup           Finely chopped onions
   4      teaspoons     Minced garlic
   1 1/2  tablespoons   Finely chopped fresh -- ginger
   2                    Hot green chiles -- seeded
                        chopped
   1      pound         Lean ground beef or lamb
     1/4  teaspoon      Turmeric -- salt to taste
  12      cups          Boiling water
   2      teaspoons     Garam masala
   2      teaspoons     Lemon juice
   2      tablespoons   Chopped coriander or -- parsley

Preparation:

Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring, about 10 minutes, or until onions are browned. Add the garlic, ginger, and chiles and cook 2 minutes longer. Add the ground meat and cook, stirring and chopping the spatula to break up any lumps. Cook until the meat begins to brown. Sprinkle with turmeric and salt and stir. Add the water, cover, and cook over low heat about 25 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. When ready, all liquid should be absorbed. If it is not, uncover and cook until it is evaporated. Stir in the garam masala, lemon juice, and coriander.