3 sweet tamarind stew Recipes

boneless top round beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, peeled thinly sliced gingerroot (about 2 oz), dried new mexico chiles, soaked, seeded and deveined, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, shallot, coarsely chopped, water, vegetable oil, sugar, fish sauce, mushroom soy sauce, salt, fresh ground pepper, chicken broth, green coconut juice, tamarind juice, fresh cilantro stem, for garnish, cucumber , slices

grapeseed oil (or olive oil), bay leaves, chopped fresh ginger, chopped fresh garlic, cumin seeds, garam masala, fenugreek seeds, dried oregano, dried rosemary, turmeric, salt, tamarind pulp (can be found at specialty asian and indian markets or sometimes in your local grocery store), crushed tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups), diced sweet potatoes, water, kidney beans, drained (about 1 1/2 cups), seedless oranges, peeled and cubed