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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
1.5 lbs lean beef
2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh coriander, for garnish
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 green chilies, sliced
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 tablespoons sunflower oil

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

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 sunflower oil in a pan until hot.

2

Add whole spices including black mustard seeds, green cardamon, cinnamon bark, and bay leaves; cook for 10-20 seconds until aromatic.

3

Add beef strips to the pan and cook with the lid on for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Remove the lid and allow moisture to evaporate for 3-4 minutes until beef is drier.

5

Add chopped onions and ginger garlic paste; stir and cover, cooking for about 6 minutes.

6

Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder, and salt; mix well.

7

Add chopped tomatoes on top without mixing in; cover and cook for 5 minutes.

8

Check the tomatoes; if too dry, add a little cold water and mix.

9

Cook for another 5-6 minutes with the lid on.

10

Add whole green chilies and a sprinkle of garam masala; mix in fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring spoonsspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Beef MasalaBeef Stew

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