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How to Make Seven Curry || Step By Step!- Episode 513 #holi #guyana #jhandi

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Guyanese Seven Curry

Cultural Context

Guyanese Seven Curry is a vibrant dish that reflects the country’s multicultural heritage, combining influences from Indian, African, and Indigenous cuisines. Traditionally served at special occasions, it showcases a variety of vegetables, each cooked with aromatic spices, creating a communal feast. Today, this dish is enjoyed by many, often adapted with local ingredients or personal preferences, making it a beloved staple in Guyana and among the diaspora.

GuyaneseGYmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb frozen peeled katahar
2 cups baji (Bach Choy)
1 lb pumpkin
1 lb balang (edok)
1 lb eggplant
1 lb Alo (potato)
1 cup doll (yellow split peas)
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons green seasoning
1 Scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onions
4 scallions
1/4 cup 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: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and health.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are often less expensive and cook faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale and collard greens are nutritious and often cheaper.

1

Introduce the video and explain the significance of Seven Curry.

2

Show the preparation of ingredients: frozen peeled katahar, chopped baji, chopped pumpkin, chopped balang, peeled and cut edos, drained chickpeas, peeled and chopped potatoes, and washed doll.

3

Prepare seasonings: ground garlic, fresh green seasoning, chopped scallions, and onions.

4

Heat water in a non-stick caldero pot until boiling for the doll.

5

Add washed yellow split peas (doll) to the boiling water.

6

Season the doll with 2 spoons of garlic, half a teaspoon of green seasoning, and a spoon of blended Scotch bonnet pepper.

7

Add salt and optional all-purpose seasoning to the doll for flavor.

8

Add a few pieces of onion and a bit of turmeric to the doll, stirring well to combine all ingredients.

9

Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick caldero pot for the pumpkin curry.

10

Add chopped onions and scallions to the oil, frying until fragrant.

11

Continue cooking the onions and scallions until they soften and become translucent.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Seven CurryGuyanese Curry Platter

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