Beef Keema (Pakistani Ground Beef with Yogurt) — Rich and Tangy - Pakistan Eats

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup neutral oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 black cardamom
• 4 cloves
• ½ inch cinnamon stick
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion (thinly sliced in half rings)
• 1½ teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1½ teaspoon crushed ginger
• 2 bird's eye chilies (sliced lengthwise)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 pound (~450 grams) ground beef
• 1 ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 cup full-fat yogurt (whisked and brought to room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (for garnish)