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Madras Goat Chili with Cucumber Raita

Madras Goat Chili with Cucumber Raita

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chili
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    greeneats's Notes: This ain't your grandma's chili. With warm, creamy undertones and a kick of heat, this is chili gone exotic. Goat meat is the most widely consumed meat on the planet, and these days is readily...

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Serves 4-6

  1. Brown the goat meat in a heavy skillet. Drain and set aside.

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  2. Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.

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  3. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the goat meat, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chickpeas, curry paste, chili powder (1/4 to 1/2 tsp, depending on preference), and salt to the onions. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes uncovered, stirring every once in a while.

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  4. Meanwhile make the raita.

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  1. Using a fork, mix together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, mashing the cucumber a bit. Let sit 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator while the chili cooks. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

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  2. Once the 45 minutes is up, remove the chili from the heat and stir in the cilantro and scallions. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

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  3. Serve atop rice or with pita bread. Place a dollop of raita atop each serving.

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