2 LBS
goat meat

1 TABLESPOON
salt

1 TEASPOOON
black pepper

2 1/2 TABLESPOONS
curry powder

1
scallion stalk

1/2 CUP
sliced onion

2 CLOVES GARLIC
finely chopped

1/2 to 1 HOT PEPPER
finely chopped

2 TABLESPOONS
oil

1 TEASPOON
lime juice

6-8 CUPS
boiling water

1/2 CUP
coconut milk

2 OUNCES
margarine

1 TEASPOON
granulated sugar

1 SPRIG THYME

Wash goat meat and cut into 2 -inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add curry powder, scallion, onion, garlic, and hot pepper. Work these seasonings into the meat. Cover. Leave to stand for 1 1/2 hours.

Heat the oil. Add meat and seasoning. Sprinkle with lime juice. Cook for 5 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. Add 4 cups boiling water. Simmer, covered, for 2-3 hours until meat is tender, stirring from time to time. Add more boiling water as required. Add coconut milk, margarine, sugar and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes more. Serve hot accompanied by plain white rice, roti, and small dishes containing chutney, sliced beetroot, grated coconut, raisins, ripe banana and chopped sweet peppers.