Trinidadian Curry Goat Recipes

TRINIDADIAN CURRY GOAT AND ROTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Either cut the goat into 1"-inch pieces yourself or ask your butcher to cut it up for you when purchasing. Soak in the juices of 1/2 lemon or lime and rinse with water.
• Make a well in the middle of the flower mixture and then add oil, followed by warm water. Knead dough for 30 seconds to 1 minute to form soft and sticky dough.
• Season the meat with 1/2 cup of green seasoning, cilantro, onion, garlic, habanero pepper, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Set aside and let rest for 15-30 minutes.
• Combine curry powder, duck and goat curry power, amchar masala and 2 tablespoons of green seasoning -- this is your curry mixture.
• The resting of the dough helps to relax the gluten and make it not only easier to work with, but also produces tender paratha.
• Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add your quarter onion sliced, and cook until soft and browning. Add curry mixture to the hot oil and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Place the 6 dough pieces on a heavily floured surface and roll out each dough ball into a circle. (They do not have to be perfect circles.)
• Add goat meat and thyme sprigs, as well as any reserve liquid from marinating bowl to pan. Cook until goat is browned and releases liquid. About 20 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning.
• Using your fingers or a knife, rub ghee or oil (about a tablespoon) on the surface of the dough, lightly sprinkle with flour.
• Add about 4 cups of water to the goat, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours to tenderize the meat.
• Using a knife, make a cut from the centre of the dough to the outside. Roll dough clockwise to form a cone.
• If the meat is not tender enough or the liquid is evaporating too quickly add more water and continue cooking.
• Push cone tip inwards. Place in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Repeat this process for other 5 pieces of dough. Oil each piece to prevent dough from drying out and let rest for about 2 hours or more, covered.
• Before taking your curry off the heat, toss in chopped cilantro and cumin
• When ready to cook, heat up griddle, crepe pan or cast iron to medium heat. Meanwhile, gently flatten out each cone and roll out. Begin rolling out the dough from the centre working outwards.
• Rotate the dough slightly each time you roll it. Try and aim for about 10"-inch circles, make sure they are thin at the edges. Gently place dough on the griddle, I used a large frying pan, but a skillet will work as well.
• Heavily oil (or baste with ghee) the upwards facing side of the dough (making sure you baste the edges too). Cook until tiny bubbles/air pockets appear on the top of the roti, then flip dough.
• Making the 'torn up shirt' look can be achieved in several ways. You can crush roti with two spatulas while still on the griddle (essentially squishing the roti so the flakes become visible).
• You can also place roti in a large bowl with a lid and shake or wrap in a clean cloth and shake vigorously.
• Serve warm with curry.

TRINIDADIAN CURRY GOAT

Steps:

• In a sealable container, combine the meat, 1 tablespoon curry powder, salt and shado beni. Mix and let sit for an hour, or while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, saute the garlic and onions in a little cooking oil until clear. Then stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon curry powder. Stir until the curry paste turns a little dark.
• Then add the seasoned meat and increase the heat, stirring until the meat is slightly browned. Add 3 cups water and simmer covered, stirring every 15 minutes, for about an hour. It's finished when most of the water has cooked off and the meat is tender to your liking.
• Serve with roti and a hot pepper sauce on the side.
• This recipe was provided by a professional chef or restaurant and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.