Goat curry is delicious and goat meat is a very lean meat.
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years to treat ailments ranging from arthritis, cancer, ulcers, and even skin problems. It’s also an anti-inflammatory and helps with digestion. Turmeric can be found in most grocery stores.
Coconut curry is made with coconut milk which is high in saturated fat but low in cholesterol. This makes it great for you!
This recipe will show cover how to make an amazing Turmeric and Coconut Goat Curry recipe.
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What is Curry Goat?
Goat curry is a traditional Indian dish that originated in the southern part of India. The word “curry” means sauce or gravy. In this case, it refers to the thick yellowish liquid that comes out when cooking goat meat.
The name “goat curry” is derived from the fact that goat meat was traditionally cooked in a spicy red curry called korma. Korma is a Persian word meaning “cooked meat”.
Goat curry is usually eaten as a side dish with roti (Indian flatbread) or rice.
The key to great curry is using the right spices. You want to use fresh ingredients because they have more flavor than dried ones. You should always start by making a paste from your spices. Then add water and cook until everything is dissolved. Finally, add the meat and let simmer on medium heat for a few hours.
How to Choose the Best Goat Meat
Goat meat is delicious and healthy. Goat meat is leaner than beef and lamb, and contains higher protein levels than other meats. You don’t need to buy expensive cuts of meat when making this dish. Slow cooking helps to tenderize the meat.
Goats are herbivorous mammals native to Africa and Asia. They are used as a source of milk, meat, wool, leather, and hair. In many countries, goats are raised for meat production.
The most common breeds of goat include Boer, Nubian, and Alpine. These three breeds have been developed by crossbreeding local indigenous animals with imported European stock.
You can find goat at your local grocery store or butcher’s shop.
Goat Meat Alternatives
Lamb and mutton are the leanest of alternative meats and the closest to goat meat. Beef won’t provide similar enough texture and results to goat.
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to goat meat, try using chicken breast instead. Chicken breasts are very versatile and easy to cook. They also contain less fat than goat meat. If you want to make it healthier, use turkey breast instead. Turkey breast has less fat and calories than chicken breast. It’s also lower in cholesterol.
Other alternatives include pork loin and veal. All these meats are high in protein and low in fat. However, they do contain more saturated fats than goat meat.
Turmeric & Coconut Goat Curry Recipe
Turmeric & Coconut Goat Curry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon rendered lard, ghee, or coconut oil
- 2 pounds goat, (hind leg or shoulder), cut into 1 large chunks
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled, and minced
- 1 dried red chili
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- Sea salt to taste
- A splash of apple cider vinegar or lime juice
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Melt down the fat then add the goat in one layer.
- Brown the meat on all sides then stir in the onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onions soften and the garlic and ginger are quite fragrant before adding the spices. Stir well to incorporate then pour in the two cans of coconut milk.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer then partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
- Season to taste with sea salt then finish with the vinegar.
- Serve over rice, mashed squash, swat potatoes with a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro.
How to Reduce the Goat Smell in Goat Curry?
You can reduce the goat smell by soaking hte goat meat in salt water. You can soak the goat meat in water with kosher or coarse salt added overnight. Drain off the water and rinse the meat thoroughly. The salt helps to remove some of the odor from the meat.
If you don’t have time to soak the meat, you can rub it with lemon and salt. The citric acid will help to get rid of the smell. Another way to eliminate the goat smell is to marinate the meat with yogurt and curry leaves. This method works best if you use fresh curry leaves. If you do not have fresh curry leaves, you can use dried ones instead.
What is the Secret to Making a Great Curry?
Curry is a traditional Indian dish made from spices, vegetables, and meat. There are many different kinds of curry recipes, but the basic idea remains the same.
To make a delicious curry, you must first choose the right spices. Then, you must cook the spices until they release their flavor into the dish. Finally, you need to season your curry with salt and other ingredients that give the curry its distinctive flavor.
Can You Add Coconut Milk?
Yes, you can add coconut milk to any kind of curry recipe. But remember that coconut milk has a lot of fats, so you may want to cut back on how much you add.
Also, be careful when using unsweetened coconut milk because it tends to separate easily. To prevent this problem, try adding the coconut milk to the pan after you’ve cooked the rest of the ingredients.
What to Serve With Goat Curry?
Goat curry tastes great served with steamed basmati rice, white rice, or classic peas and rice. You can also serve it with flatbreads like naan, rotis, or chapatis.
Plantains are also a great side dish to go along with goat curry. They’re sweet and starchy, which makes them perfect with spicy dishes.
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