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Durban Mutton Biryani (One could improvise with Chicken)

INGREDIENTS · 8-10 Tablespoons Oil · 1 kg Leg Mutton or Lamb · 6 Cardoman pods · 1 Tablespoon Cumin powder · 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds · 2 Tablespooons Fresh Ginger and Garlic · 5ml Salt (Salt to taste) · 250ml Plain Yogurt · 3 Cups Rice · 3 Large Onions · 1 Bunch Mint · 1 Bunch Thyme · 1 Bunch Dhania · 6 sticks Cinnamon · 6 Cloves · 6 Bay Leaves · 4 Anistars · 1 Tablespoon Dhania Powder · 2 Cups Black Lentils · 1 ½ (level) Tablespoons Turmeric Powder · 4 Boiled Eggs · 4 Level Tablespoons Masala · 6-8 Potatoes METHOD Cut meat into cubes then wash and drain. Add all spices, salt, yogurt ;add ½ bunch mint, ½ bunch thyme, ½ bunch Dhania and 2 Tablespoons oil. Marinate mixture for 1 hour. Boil lentils with 2 ml salt and a pinch of turmeric. (I use tinned lentils) Boil rice with 4 Cardamon pods, 3 cinnamon stick, 3 bay leaves, 2 anistars, a tablespoon of Cumin seeds, 10ml salt and pinch of turmeric powder for 15-20 minutes until ¾ co

STEWS and ROASTS

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Potroast Beef INGREDIENTS 1,5 Kg Beef 2 Carrots 1 Onion, quartered 2 Beef Stock cubes Tot Brandy 1 Tbl oil Flour to rub METHOD Heat oil in pot and brown beef. Add 2 cups water, carrots, onion and 1 stock cube, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Remove from stove but leave covered. Use juice for gravy. Slice beef thinly. Place in casserole dish. Heat gravy juices and add Bisto, water and brandy, Worcester sauce, salt and pepper. Boil Pour grave over meat. Put lid on casserole and put in oven at 120 deg C. Serve with roast potatoes/mash, peas and gravy.    

HEALTHY and WHEAT/GLUTEN FREE RECIPES

TACO SALAD Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained 1 16 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 head lettuce, shredded 1 pound cheddar cheese, grated 4 tomatoes, diced 1 10 ounce bag GF corn chips, crushed Directions Mix together beef and beans; chill 3 hours or overnight. Place in large bowl and top with lettuce, cheese and tomato. Before serving, add corn chips. Toss. Add dressing. Toss and serve. OLIVE-STUFFED CHICKEN with CREAMED MUSHROOMS Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced 1 cup olives, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ cup olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons butter 4 toothpicks, optional 1 ½ teaspoons each salt and pepper, plus more to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F. Rinse and pat dry chicken. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of the breast and stuff with ¼ cup of chopped olives. If olives spill out, pierce with a

Proper Durban Chicken Curry

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INGREDIENTS: 12 chicken pieces 2 tablespoons oil 2 medium sized onions sliced fine 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground corriander 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 tablespoon Durban masala 2 bay leaves 2 star anise 2 cardamom 2 ripe tomatoes (to be peeled, de-seeded then grated) desired limit salt (I used 1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic curry leaves bunch fresh coriander 500ml chicken stock half cup peas 4 medium potatoes quartered 1 tablespoon tomato concentrate (if you want to achieve the deep orange color without added colorants) INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare the chicken and vegetables. Wash and peel the vegetables. Blanche tomatoes in boiled water this will help remove the skin off the tomatoes. Once the skin is off – remove the seeds then grate to form tomato puree. Slice the onions fine. Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters then soak in water until needed. This recipe requires just 2 tablespoons oil- no more! Additional oil is released by first browning th

RECIPES FOR CHICKEN

Chicken Curry Roti Rotis 15ml Masala 15ml Curry Powder 410g tinned Tomato Puree 500g Chicken Curry leaves 5ml Fennel powder 5ml Garam Masala 3 ripe Tomatoes 1 Onion, sliced Garlic Dhania leaves for garnish HONEY DIJON BAKED CHICKEN Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup Dijon or spicy brown mustard 3 teaspoons curry powder 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon pepper Dash ground cayenne pepper 4 split chicken breast halves, bone-in, skin removed or left on Method: In a bowl, combine the honey, mustard, curry powder, butter, and peppers; blend well. Wash chicken breasts and pat dry. Trim away any excess fat and remove skin, if desired. Arrange the chicken breasts, skin or meaty side up, in a lightly greased baking pan. Coat the chicken with the honey mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate for an hour or two. Bake the chicken, covered, in a 375° oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and baste the chicken. Continue baking, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer, basti