If you are looking for a bit of an eclectic recipe, then the beef and orange curry recipe is a great option. High in nutritional value, this curry will not only get your taste buds going but also is going to make sure you are getting the nutrition that you need to strive.

This recipe is especially good for heart disease, and although it originated in India it is quickly becoming a favorite around the world.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 225 g shallots, halved
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 450 g lean rump or sirloin beef, trimmed and cut into 2 cm cubes
• 3 tbsp curry paste
• 450 ml fresh beef stock
• 4 medium oranges
• 2 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped to garnish
• basmati rice, freshly boiled, to serve

Raita

• 1/2 cucumber, finely diced
• 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 150 ml low fat natural yogurt

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Gently fry the shallots, garlic and the cubes of beef for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is evenly browned all over.
2. Blend together the curry paste and stock. Add the mixture to the beef and stir to mix. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
3. Meanwhile, grate the rind of one orange. Extract the juice from the orange and from a second orange. Peel the 2 remaining oranges, removing as much pith as possible. Slice between each segment and remove the flesh.
4. Blend the cornflour with the orange juice. At the end of the cooking time, stir the orange rind into the beef along with the orange and cornflour mixture. Bring to the boil and simmer, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season and stir in the orange segments.
5. To make the raita, mix the cucumber with the mint and stir in the yogurt. Season. Garnish the curry and serve with rice and the raita.

“Raita is a South Asian/Indian condiment based on yogurt and used as a sauce or dip. Raita has a cooling effect on the palate which makes it a good foil for spicy Indian dishes”.

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