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Beef Curry

Cultural Context

Beef curry is a beloved dish in Swazi cuisine, showcasing the country's rich agricultural heritage and communal dining traditions. It often features in family gatherings and celebrations, highlighting the use of local spices and ingredients. Today, variations of beef curry can be found across Southern Africa, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

SwaziSZmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1kg beef (cut into curry pieces)
3 tbsp of cooking oil
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1 black cardamom
1 inch cinnamon stick
6 cloves
1 star anise
7 green cardamom pods
1 large onion, sliced
1 tbsp of ginger&garlic paste
1 tbsp of tomato paste
1 tsp of ground coriander
1 tsp of crushed black pepper
1 tsp of ground turmeric
1 and 1/2 tsp of ground kashmiri red chilli
1 and 1/2 tsp of chilli flakes
1 large habanero chilli
2 tbsp of yoghurt
some chopped coriander leaves

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and evaporated milk is more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric and cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and more cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is often cheaper.

1

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.

3

Stir in ginger&garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

4

Add diced beef and brown on all sides.

5

Add cumin seeds, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and green cardamom pods; stir to combine.

6

Add tomato paste and cook until well mixed.

7

Sprinkle ground coriander, crushed black pepper, ground turmeric, ground kashmiri red chilli, and chilli flakes over the beef; stir to coat evenly.

8

Add habanero chilli and mix well.

9

Cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

10

Stir in yoghurt and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Beef MasalaBeef Stew

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