Ingredients
1 tblsp / 15mls oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
450g / 1lb beef topside, cut into large cubes
2 level tblsp / 30 mls medium or mild curry
powder (according to taste)
15mls / 1 tblsp tomato puree
15mls / 1 tblsp lemon juice
15mls / 1 tblsp mango chutney
25g / 1oz sultanas (optional)
1 level tblsp / 15mls plain flour
400g / 16oz canned chopped tomatoes
200mls hot beef stock
50g / 2oz dried ready to eat apricots
Cookware
Large microwave proof mixing bowl, use a plate or
lid. Or a very large casserole dish with lid. Place
on turntable.
Method
1. Place the oil, onion and garlic in the large bowl or
casserole. Cover and microwave on High power
(900W) for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and curry
powder and mix well. Stir in all the remaining
ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on
Direct Access Casserole - Curry Program.
2. At pause, stir well. Recover dish and place in
oven. Press start.
3. After cooking, stir well, serve with rice and side
dishes.
NOTE
If you wish to use stewing beef instead of topside
beef, use C2 Beef Casserole program, adjust
More / Less key, to personal preference, to ensure
a more tender result.
DIRECT ACCESS RECIPES (CONT.)
Curry:
Beef Curry with Apricots
(Serves 4)
Curry:
Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
2 tblsp / 30 mls cornflour
200mls cold water
2 tblsp / 30mls soft brown sugar
1 tblsp / 15mls soy sauce
1 tsp / 5mls paprika
pinch of ground ginger
3 tblsp / 45 mls malt vinegar
1 tblsp / 15 mls tomato puree
salt to taste
400g / 16oz tin of pineapple chunks in pineapple
juice, drain juice and reserve
450g / 1lb boneless chicken or pork meat, cut
into large cubes
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium carrot, cut into strips
1 onion, cubed
2-3 mushrooms, washed and sliced (optional)
Cookware
Large microwave proof mixing bowl, use a plate as
a lid. Or a very large casserole dish with a lid.
Place on a turntable.
Method
1. Blend the cornflour with 200mls of cold water to a
smooth liquid in a large bowl or casserole dish.
Gradually add the pineapple juice, sugar, soy
sauce, paprika, ginger, vinegar, tomato puree and
salt to taste. Microwave covered on High power
(900W) for 2-3 minutes. Stir well with a whisk.
2. Add pepper, carrot, onion and chicken. Mix well.
Cover and cook on Direct Access Casserole -
Curry Program.
3. At pause, add pineapple and stir well. Recover
dish and place in oven. Press start.
4. After cooking, stir well and serve with rice or
noodles.
