RECIPE: Rec: Keema Beef Curry, the minute I saw this in F&W magazine, I knew I'd make it. Delicous.

RECIPE:

curious1

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I halved the recipe, and served it with basmati rice, naan and a tossed green salad. I used Penzey's hot curry powder that is labeled madras-style. We really enjoyed this.

Keema Beef Curry

TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN

SERVINGS: 4 to 6

“I learned to cook Indian food from Julie Sahni, the former chef and teacher who wrote the seminal Classic Indian Cooking in 1980," says F&W’s Grace Parisi. “Her outstanding cookbooks lay out the basics in ways that make so much sense to me. My deeply flavored keema (minced) curry is based on those simple principles.”

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, minced

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Chopped cilantro, warm naan and steamed rice, for serving

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk

1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas

1 1/2 tablespoons Madras curry powder

1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 1/2 pounds lean ground sirloin

One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juices

In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the ground meat and cook over high heat, stirring to break up the lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, ginger, garlic and curry powder and season with salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the potato, broth, coconut milk and the tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Using the back of a spoon, lightly crush some of the potato. Add the peas and cook just until heated through. Serve in bowls with cilantro, naan and rice.

Make Ahead

The curry can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/keema-beef-curry

 
Thanks for posting. dh and I have recently been doing alot of Indian food take out. While it is

relatively inexpensive, it seems like I could save $$ and make more if I made it at home. Appreciate the recipe.

 
Sandy...more ideas for your other canof coconut milk smileys/smile.gif

I have no fewer than a dozen cans in my cabinet even as we speak smileys/smile.gif
All these recipes are my own tried & true

 
REC: Chicken Khorma ala Jane ( my own blend of several recipes)

Easier than it sounds as you can do most of it ahead of time.

Chicken Khorma ala Jane

Basic Curry Sauce (see below)
2 lbs. Chicken thighs, skinned, boned and cut in small chunks
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Basic Curry Sauce

Step 1:
2 medium sized onions, finely chopped
4-5 Tbl. Olive oil
1 green chilies, finely chopped
4 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 cubic inch fresh ginger
1 Tbl. Khorma mix (see recipe below)
1 tsp. Curry powder

Step 2
tsp. poppy seeds
3 Tbl. cashews
1 Tbl. peanuts
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 Tbl. coconut powder
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 Tbl. Tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp. Red chili powder (optional... VERY hot)

Step 3:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 Tbl. Sour cream

Step 4:
1/2 cup water
2 Tbl. Chopped cashews
2 Tbl. Golden raisins
4 strands of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Step 5:
1/4 cup cream

Heat oil in pan on low heat and add the onions. Fry onions for 10 minutes until they are very lightly browned - do not be in a hurry! Add the chilies, garlic & ginger and cook another 10 minutes on low. Stir in the khorma mix and curry powder and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring often -- you do not want to ‘burn’ the spices! When done, set aside.

Into a blender, add ingredients in Step 2. Blend until very smooth then pour back into frying pan, being sure to scrape out all the mixture. On low heat, “fry” slowing for 20-30 minutes, being sure to stir occasionally and adding small amounts of water if it begins to ‘catch’ on the pan. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt and sour cream (Step 3).

In another frying pan, increase heat to medium and add the chicken. Fry until chicken is browned.

Add the previously prepared curry sauce to the chicken, along with ingredients in Step 4; cover pan, and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
Now add the cream, stir well, and let stew simmer until heated through.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati rice.
Boiled, cut potatoes can be added to the stew for the last 10-15 min. If desired.


Homemade Khorma Powder

6 tsp. Coriander powder
1 tsp. Cumin seed
1/4 tsp. Anise pseed
1 tsp. Black peppercorns
1 tsp. Dry tumeric
4 whole Cloves
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon (or 1/2” piece of stick)
3 whole nutmegs (or 1/4 tsp. powder)
1/4 tsp. Cardamom seeds (from 4 pods)

Dry roast each ingredient separately until fragrant, then cool. Grind all together in a coffee grinder. Makes ~2 Tablespoons (enough for 2 recipes)

 
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