Red Beef curry

I love Indian food, totally dig it. But going to an Indian restaurant is not something that I like too much. First, what we get in this country is not really that good. And if I eat abroad I have to stick to vegetarian dishes.

This very simple dish only requires the most basic ingredients and is quick to make.

Serve it over Basmati rice for a very filling dinner

1.5 tsp oil (or 1 Tbs Gee)

1/2 Tbs red pepper

1/2 tsp curry

1 tsp paprika

1 garlic clove

1 cardamon pot, slightly broken, but so that you can fish it out later

1/2 tsp each of cinnamon and pepper

500gr beef stew meat

1 can coconut milk

Heat the oil in a heavy based pan on medium high heat.

Add the spices and fry them slightly until fragrant (make sure not to burn it).

Add the meat and brown it for a few minutes. Then add the garlic and fry it for a few seconds.

Pour in the coconut milk. Put a lid on the pan. Reduce the heat to very low and simmer until done (this takes about 2-3 hours, add water if

needs be).

If you serve it with rice and a light side salad this is a hearty meal for four.

Tomato-Curry-Lentil Stew

Lentils are a good source of fibers and protein without having to have meat. And they are quite cheap too. This is a soup that is just perfect for the winter time. This makes 2 Portion
 

1 cup of Lentils
2 cups water
1 tsp vegetable bullion powder
1 tbs oil
1 tomato, diced
1 small onion, chopped
4 stalks celery – chopped, including leaves
1 tsp curry powder
6 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper

Bring lentils and water to boil, add bullion powder. Let it simmer.
In the meantime, fry onion in oil until glassy, add celery. Add vegetables after about 10 minutes. Cover and let simmer for about 45 minutes or until lentils are cooked through. Check every 15 minutes to stir, add water as needed.
Add curry, garlic, salt and pepper during the last 15 minutes. Season to taste.

Note: When using red lentils cooking time is considerably reduced. You should add all ingredients when the water has boiled.