1. Fry chopped onions in cooking oil. Add spice mixture and any optional items, along with garlic, ginger and red chile pepper. Cook the spices for a twenty seconds or so.

2. Add the ground beef, separating it with a spatula while browning.

3. Add potatos and green pepper, and a dash of water.

4. Lower heat to medium low, and cook 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, watching the liquid level.

5. The dish is finished when the liquid is almost absorbed.

6. Serve over steamed rice.