Mexican Curry

Photo: flickr user stu_spivack

Ingredients

8 -12 soy burgers OR 3 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

24 ounces tomato sauce

24 ounces water

tablespoon oregano

tablespoon garlic salt

tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon whole cumin seed

1 teaspoon each pepper, salt (optional)

2 cups white rice (not minute rice)

Fritos corn chips

Shredded cheese

Shredded lettuce

Diced tomatoes

Olives

Green chilies

Chopped cilantro

Preparation

In 12 inch skillet, brown soy burgers or meat and onion, then drain. Add tomato sauce and water. Add spices, mix well and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. To serve, cover the bottom of a plate with corn chips. Scoop about 1/2 cup of the curry on top. Add toppings such as cheese and lettuce to taste.

This savory dish has satisfied the craving of many a sweets lover. Creamy and rich in texture, it is more than a dessert for most Indians. It is prepared at most religious and auspicious functions. It is the most common form of Prasad, the food prepared at a religious ceremony. Before being distributed, it is offered to be blessed by the deity. Then it is believed to be sacred since it has been partaken of by the deity.