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Vindaloo (Indian [Kerala] Hot Curry)


Ingredients:
1/4 c coriander seeds 1 Tbsp cumin seeds 6 whole cloves 2" stick cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp fenugreek seeds 1 tsp anise/fennel seeds 1/4 c white vinegar 2 lb ham or beef 3 Tbsp ghee (clarified butter) 6 dried red chilies, soaked 6-9 cloves garlic 1 large onion 1" piece fresh ginger 2 bay leaves 2 c beef stock salt
Directions:
Cook one day in advance. Combine spices in a dry skillet, dry fry 4-5 min over med. until aromatic. Make into pdr, add vinegar. Cut meat into 1" cubes. Add vindaloo paste, stir until evenly coated. Cover, set aside 3-4 hours. Heat butter in hvy saucepan, saute meat until evenly colored. Remove meat. Drain chilies, chop garlic, onion, ginger. Fry 2-3 min. Return meat. Add bay, stock, cover, cook 1 1/4 hrs until tender. Salt to taste.
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Contributed on: and modified on Friday November 11th, 2005