Method

1. Heat oil in a thick based, deep frying pan or large saucepan
2. Add beef and brown well, this takes about 10 minutes
3. Stir in the onions and cook them until they are soft
4. Sprinkle the meat and onions with the paprika, chopped garlic, pepper and sugar. Mix well, until they are all blended together
5. Pour in the hot water. Cover the pan with a lid, and simmer the goulash gently for about 1½ hours. You will need to stir it from time to time
6. Blend the flour with the cold water until smooth. This is easier if you add the water to the flour a little at a time. You can use cornflour as an alternative, as it is less likely to go into lumps
7. Stir the flour and water mixture into the meat mixture, and cook it until the sauce is thick. You will need to stand over it at this point and stir it occasionally
8. Remove the goulash from the heat and stir in the yogurt. Don’t do this with the pan on the heat as it will curdle