Cape Malay Curry

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 1/4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1/3 cup apricot fruit spread (such as polaner all fruit)
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk

Recipe

• 1 mix together the first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
• 2 heat the oil in a large pot over med-high heat.
• 3 add in spice mixture; cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly.
• 4 add in onion; stir/sauté 2 minutes.
• 5 add in ginger, bay leaves, and garlic; stir/sauté 15 seconds.
• 6 add in beef; stir/sauté 3 minutes.
• 7 add in broth and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• 8 cover, lower heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• 9 uncover; remove bay leaves; simmer 30 minutes or until beef is very tender.
• 10 remove from heat; stir in buttermilk; serve over hot cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles, if desired.