CEYLON BEEF CURRY

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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

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