THE ONLY CURRY RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED!

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I was given this curry recipe years ago by a local Indian family. It is so adaptable and so delicious that I make it all the time with whatever ingredients I have. In the ingredients I have specified beef (due to the inflexibility of RecipeZaar!) but you can use beef, lamb or chicken, chickpeas or vegetables or any combination of these. Casserole beef cooks beautifully, it takes about an hour. Chicken with coconut cream is also lovely. Often we have it as a vegetarian/vegan curry with chickpeas and vegetables. Serve with rice, yoghurt and naan bread if you like it!

Provided by KiwiHil

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 kg beef, chopped into suitably sized pieces
2 tablespoons oil
3 onions, finely chopped (medium)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons vinegar
3 large tomatoes (chopped) or 3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 green chilies (optional) or 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can coconut milk (optional) or 1 (8 ounce) can coconut cream (optional)
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground fenugreek (optional)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. Cook, with the lid on, while the mustard seeds pop.
  • Add the onions, garlic and ginger and cook on medium heat, uncovered, until softened.
  • Add the mixed spices and the lemon juice, cook for a few minutes, stirring.
  • Add 250ml water or half the coconut milk, tomatoes and chilli powder if using.
  • Add the meat and/or vegetables etc and stir to coat with sauce.
  • Add another 250ml water or the remaining coconut cream.
  • Stir, bring to the boil and simmer gently, uncovered, until cooked. The cooking time will vary depending on the cut of meat or type of vegetables used.

Lorraine Dixon
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I love this curry recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the fact that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Tayyab sagheer
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This curry is amazing! It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Olivia Tetteh
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This curry is really good! The spices are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tahir Farook
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I love this curry recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the fact that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Gyabea Vicentia
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This curry is amazing! It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Arthur Chiminjeru
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I'm not a big fan of curry, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The curry is so flavorful and delicious, and it's not too spicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ayanda Ayanda
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This curry is really good! The spices are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Zebi M
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I love this curry recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the fact that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Ismail Khalid
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This recipe is a bit more time-consuming than some other curry recipes I've tried, but it's worth the extra effort. The curry is so flavorful and delicious, and it's a great way to impress your guests.


Onyedikachi Mandela
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This curry is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Mano Mano
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I've tried many curry recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and concise, and the ingredients are easy to find. The curry turned out perfectly, and it was a hit with my family and friends.


Dakota Manley
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This curry recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, and the result is a delicious and flavorful dish. I especially love the combination of spices, which gives the curry a unique and complex flavor.