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Ghiema CurryGhiema is beef or mutton cut into very small pieces, slightly larger than minced meat. For variation, add cubed potatoes and a chopped chilli...

Ghiema Curry

 

Cuisine:Cape Malay

Category:Curry

Serves:6-8

Ghiema is beef or mutton cut into very small pieces, slightly larger than minced meat. For variation, add cubed potatoes and a chopped chilli.

Ingredients
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 90 ml vegetable oil
  • 5 ml crushed root ginger 
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped
  • 10 ml crushed garlic 
  • 15 ml masala 
  • 5 ml borrie 
  • 2 sticks cassia
  • 10 ml ground barishap 
  • 1 kg ghiema
  • salt to taste
Method

Sauté onions in oil until golden. Add ginger and garlic and fry for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and spices and cook until a thick sauce is formed.

Wash the meat, drain and add to the curry sauce. Season with salt, close with a tightly-fitting lid and cook over low heat until the meat is tender (about 40 minutes). Serve with roti  and sambals. 

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