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Traditional Guyanese Seven Curry

Cultural Context

Seven Curry is a traditional dish in Guyana, often served during special occasions and gatherings. It symbolizes the country's diverse culinary heritage, combining various vegetables and legumes, each representing different cultural influences. Today, it remains a beloved comfort food, enjoyed by families and communities, reflecting the rich tapestry of Guyanese culture.

GuyaneseGYmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup baji
1 cup pack choy
1 cup pumpkin
1 cup katahar
1 cup mango
1 cup edos
1 cup grated coconut
1 cup chickpeas
2 cups potatoes
1 cup onions
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can reduce additives and costs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier.

1

Wash and cut up baji and pack choy.

2

Cut up and wash pumpkin, katahar, mango, and edos.

3

Grate coconut to use for milk.

4

Soak chana to prepare.

5

Mix potato with chana.

6

Prepare ground onions, garlic, and pepper for cooking.

7

Heat oil in a pot and fry the ground onion, garlic, and pepper mixture, referred to as 'chunking'.

8

Add pumpkin and baji to the pot and continue to cook.

9

Add grated coconut milk to the mixture and stir.

10

Add water to the pot for cooking.

11

Cook chana and potato together until the potato starts to fall apart.

12

Cook edos until they are melting away.

13

Finish cooking the doo doll (dhal) until smooth, mashing it in the pot.

14

Cook rice in a large kahari to serve with the curry.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifestirring spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Seven CurryGuyanese Curry Platter

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