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The delicious aroma of this stew will fill your home and make your mouth water.

4 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds boneless stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 onions, chopped
6 whole cloves
1 heaping teaspoon fresh minced garlic
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1-1/2 cups coconut milk (you can use nondairy creamer or soy milk if you’re stuck)
3 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons chutney
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1-1/2 tablespoons curry powder

In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown on all sides- 6 – 10 minutes. Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes. Stir in cloves, garlic, cinnamon sticks and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add coconut milk, tomatoes, chutney, lemon juice, ginger and curry. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours. Serve over rice.