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BEEF VINDALOO

6 dried red chilies                     1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds                     1 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. mustard seeds                   2 lb. beef, park pork or duck
1 tsp. turmeric                          (cut into cubes)
3 tsp. curry powder                     2 Tbsp. butter, melted
5 peppercorns                           3 bay leaves
5 cardamom                              1 Tbsp. fresh ginger (chopped)
5 cloves                                2 cloves garlic (crushed)
6 sticks cinnamon (1 inch long)         4 cloves garlic, pulped in 1
                                         c. water
                                        1 large onion (sliced)

Grind the first 10 ingredients in a blender adding 1 cup of vinegar into a smooth paste. Place the meat in a dish, cover with the paste and leave it to soak for 2 hours. In a fry pan, heat the butter and then add meat mixed with spices and vinegar. After 2 minutes add the remaining ingredients. Simmer gently for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Serve hot with rice.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14