Best Ceylon Beef Curry Recipes

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CEYLON BEEF CURRY



Ceylon Beef Curry image

This is a typical Sri Lankan dish, the use of coconut sets it apart from Indian curries. This dish was on the menu every week when I lived in Ceylon.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Curries

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
1 onion, finely sliced
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch piece fresh ginger
1 lemon, juice of
2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
3/4 cup coconut cream

Steps:

  • Put the coriander and cumin into a dry frying pan and roast over low heat till dark brown in colour.
  • Add the meat and all of the other spices, coconut cream and meat, simmer till meat is tender. (if the meat is too dry, add a little water ).
  • Add the coconut milk and simmer for 15 minutes Strain and keep the liquid, and set the meat on one side.
  • Melt the ghee in a pan and fry the cooked meat for three mins, add the reserved liquid to the pan, bring to the boil and add the salt and lemon juice.
  • Served with boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 989.1, Fat 80.2, SaturatedFat 47.9, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 508.4, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 12, Protein 46.9

CEYLON CURRY POWDER



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Taken from Charmaine Solomon. "In Sri Lankan cooking one of the main characteristics is that the spices are dark and roasted, this gives an aroma completely different from Indian curries". Used in "Harak mas curry" (Sri Lankan beef curry), "Lampries Curry" and "Mas Ismoru" (Sri Lankan braised beef with gravy).

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup coriander seed
1/2 cup cumin seed
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon cardamom seed
2 tablespoons dried curry leaves
2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
2 tablespoons rice flour (optional)

Steps:

  • In a dry pan over a low heat separately roast the coriander, cummin, fennel and fenugreek, stirring constantly until each one becomes fairly dark brown.
  • Do not let them burn.
  • Put into blender container together with cinnamon stick broken in pieces, the cloves, cardamon and curry leaves.
  • Blend on high speed until finely powdered.
  • Combine with chilli powder and ground rice if using.
  • Store in an airtight jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 63.8, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12

"HARAK MAS CURRY" SRI LANKAN BEEF CURRY



Make and share this "harak Mas Curry" Sri Lankan Beef Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Curries

Time 2h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs stewing beef
3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 tablespoons ceylon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 fresh chilies, seeded and chopped
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Cut steak into 2 inch squares.
  • Heat the ghee in a saucepan and gently fry the onions, ginger and garlic until just beginning to turn golden.
  • Add curry powder, turmeric, mustard seeds and fry over a low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add salt and vinegar and stir well.
  • Add steak and fry, stirring to coat meat well.
  • Add chillies and tomatoes, cover pan and simmer on a very low heat for about 2 hours.
  • If the gravy is too thin when the meat is tender, cook over a high heat, uncovered until reduced.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 126.3, Sodium 683, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 32.7

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