2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces

Salt

2 large onions, each cut into 8 wedges $

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger

1 12-oz. can light coconut milk

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 pint cherry tomatoes