Crock-Pot Curried Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef round steak or lean stewing beef -- cut in 1 1/2″ chunks
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 cloves garlic -- minced
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 apples -- peel, core, slice
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 14 oz can beef broth
• 2 apples, unpeeled, core -- finely chopped
• cooked rice

Directions

1. Wipe beef well. Mix flour and curry powder. Coat meat cubes with flour mixture. Place meat in Crock-Pot. Add garlic, raisins, sliced apples, onion, salt and pepper. Pour in broth and stir to blend. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours; until meat is tender.
2. Before serving, stir in additional curry powder to taste (up to 1 tablespoon) and chopped apples. Serve over hot fluffy rice.
3. Variation: 3 pounds cubed lean lamb may be substituted for the beef.

Dhal Puri Recipe

Dhaal (or Dhal) Puri is a type of Indian-inspired flat bread that is made in the Caribbean. The flat bread is stuffed with a seasoned filling of ground split peas. A Dhal Puri can be eaten as is or with a sour (a type of chutney). In the Caribbean it is often eaten with some type of meat or poultry curry. Vegetarian options are also available.

Ingredients:
Filling

• 1 cup yellow split peas, soaked overnight
• Salt to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• Hot pepper to taste, chopped
• 2 tsp ground cumin

Dough

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water (a little more or less may be needed)

Cooking

• Vegetable or Canola oil

Directions
FILLING:

• Drain water from peas that has been soaking overnight. Rinse peas a few times until the water runs clear. Transfer peas to a pot along with water to cover the peas and bring to a boil on high heat. When the peas comes to a boil, add salt to taste and cook until the peas has a slight bite to it. Drain thoroughly and spread out on a large baking sheet to air dry.
• Add garlic and pepper to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to mince. Scrap down the sides of the bowl. Add peas and pulse until the mixture is very fine, like cornmeal. The mixture should not be like it paste. Transfer to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
• Add cumin, mix and fluff. Set aside.

DOUGH:

• Meanwhile, add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt to a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Drizzle in oil and incorporate into mixture.
• Add lukewarm water to make a dough. Once the dough comes together, knead for 3 minutes. Rub oil all over the dough and place in bowl and let rest for at least 30 minutes.

ASSEMBLING:

• Knead rested dough for 1 - 2 minutes and then cut into 10 - 12 equal pieces.
• Working with one piece of dough at a time, pat each piece into a round disk, about 3 inches wide. Place the dough in one hand and form a cup. Using a tablespoon, add the filling to the dough (do not over stuff). Pinch the ends of the dough together to seal in the filling.
• Place the stuffed dough, seam-side down on an oiled baking sheet. Pat each stuffed dough-ball with a little oil to prevent a skin from forming.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the dough is stuffed. Cover the stuffed dough with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

COOKING:

• Heat a tawah (flat iron griddle) or a 10 - 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, flour work surface and rolling pin. Take one of the stuffed dough-balls and flatten with your hand; working from the center, start rolling the dough back and forth, turn the dough to a 90-degree angle and keep rolling and turning until you have a round, thin, flat dough (it may be necessary to dust the rolling pin or work surface with a little extra flour as you work).
• Dust off any excess flour and transfer the rolled dough to the tawah, griddle or cast iron skillet. Let cook until parts of the dough start to puff up with little bubbles; immediately flip the roti, brush with oil, let cook for 30 seconds then flip and brush the other side, cook for another 30 - 45 seconds and then remove from heat with a flat spatula. Reduce heat if the roti is browning quickly and not cooking through.
• Place in a basket lined with a tea towel and kitchen paper.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the dhal puri is cooked. To prevent the puri(s) sticking together, place a 4-inch piece of wax paper between each dhal puri as it is added to the basket.

Chicken Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lb chicken cut up into small pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
• 1 whole garlic
• 1 small hot pepper
• 2 medium onions
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp ground curry powder
• ½ tbsp garam massala
• 1 piece cinnamon stick

Directions

1. Grind garlic, one onion, and pepper
2. Heat oil in stew pan.
3. Add mixture of ground garlic, pepper and onion, garam massala and curry powder.
4. Allow to fry on slow heat for about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add chicken and potatotes and salt to taste.
6. Add cinnamon stick.
7. Cook on slow heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
8. Add one cup of water and sprinkle one chipped onion. Bring to boil for about 20 minutes until potatoes are fully cooked.

Note: Curried beef or lamb may be prepared in a similar manner.

Sweet Potato Bisque Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons of curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup water
• Fresh snipped chives (optional)
• Plain yogurt (optional)

Direction

1. Please sweet potatoes in large saucepan; cover with water.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Cook 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.  Drain; cool under cold running water.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat.  Add onion, cook and stir 2 minutes.  Stir in curry powder, coriander and salt; cook and stir about 1 minute or until onion in tender.  Remove from heat; stir in apple juice.
3. Combine potatoes, buttermilk and onion mixture in food processor or blender and process until smooth.  Pour mixture back into large saucepan, stir in 1/4 cup water if needed to thin to desired consistency.  Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.  DO NOT BOIL.  Garnish with chives or yogurt.

Curry Crepe Batter Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter -- melted and cooled

Directions

In a blender or food processor blend the flour, curry powder, salt, broth, eggs and butter for 5 seconds. Turn off the motor, with a rubber spatula scrape down sides of container, and blend for another 20 seconds. Transfer the batter to va bowl, let stand covered for 1 hour. Make crepes in the same procedure as basic crepe batter.

Green Vegetable Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 red peppers
• 2 to 3 pkgs extra-firm tofu (each 350 g)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup green or red Thai curry paste or 2 tbsp red Thai curry powder
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 cans coconut milk (each 400 mL)
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 8 cups baby spinach
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 cup chopped cilantro or 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil

Directions

1. Cook beans and broccoli in a large pot of boiling water until almost tender, 2 to 3 min. Drain and plunge into a large bowl of cold water. Drain and pat dry. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. strips. Cut tofu into 1/2-in cubes.
2. Heat oil in a large pot set over medium-high. Add curry paste or powder. Stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 min. Add peppers and onions, then tofu. Stir until evenly coated. Cook for 1 min. Pour in coconut milk. Gently stir in fish sauce and sugar until evenly mixed. Bring to a gentle boil. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 min.
3. Add broccoli, beans and spinach. Cook until vegetables are hot, about 2 min. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve over steamed rice. Cover and refrigerate curry for up to 5 days.