Beef and Coconut Curry

Loved by all, this winter warming curry with a tropical twist of coconut is a sure fire winner; serve with your favourite cooked rice. It will provide approximately 1 of your 5 a day too!

Method (serves 2)

Combine all the spices, including the chillies or chilli powder and salt together and fry in the oil on a low heat until the fragrance is released.
In a bowl combine the cornflour and ground black pepper to coat the beef strips, set aside.
Cook the meat in the spice mixture until browned, stirring occasionally.
Add in the diced vegetables and cook until tender.
Add in coconut milk and stir until heated through.

Ingredients

• 200g beef strips
• 1-2 tsp cornflour
• Ground black pepper – to taste
• 2 tbsp garlic infused olive oil
• 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Fresh chillies or chilli powder – to taste
• 1 pepper, diced
• 1 courgette, diced
• 200ml coconut milk
• A pinch of salt

Variations

Use other meats or fish as per liking

Instead of coconut milk, add in 250mls passata or tinned tomatoes

Use a red or green chilli if you like extra spice!

Recipe devised by Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Alison Clark for the 2015 Gut Week Campaign