Massaman curry with coconut sambal

Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderately high heat. Cook beef, in batches, for 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Add onion to pan; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until soft. Add paste; cook and stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add sugar, fish sauce, cinnamon, crumbled stock cute and 2½ cups water. Return beef to pan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered for 1¼ hours.

Add kumara to pan; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add beans; cook and stir for 5 minutes more or until beef and vegetables are tender. Stir in coconut milk powder.

Combine tomato, coconut and coriander in a bowl. Divide rice among serving bowls. Top with curry and coconut mixture. Serve curry sprinkled with nuts.