Lamb Vindaloo - Hot Curry

This is a medium hot Vindaloo for a hotter version add 1/2 fresh red chilli to the paste. You can substitute the lamb with beef or pork and just cook till tender. Serve with a Sweet Lassi to cool down your palate !!!

Preparation time: 15 minutes   Quantity: Serves 3 - 4   Cooking time: 1 - 1 & 1/4 hours

Ingredients

Vindaloo Spice Mix -
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
250g / 9 oz grated onions
1 teaspoon each of ground chilli, ground black pepper, ground fenugreek, powder mustard, ground coriander and turmeric 4 tablespoon malt vinegar 4 cloves crushed garlic
1 inch grated ginger

All Else -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
450g/1 lb. diced lamb (shoulder or leg)
1/2 pint/ 300 ml water or stock seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Method

  • Heat up the oil
  • Fry the sugar till slightly browned
  • Add the onions and stir on a medium flame till brown but not black (this can take several minutes)
  • Add all the spice, garlic, ginger and vinegar
  • Cook for a minute till all the flavours are well mixed
  • Then grind or blend to a paste - set aside till needed
  • Heat up the rest of the oil
  • Seal the meat till browned all over
  • Add the paste
  • Add enough water to cover and simmer until tender
  • Add more water if the curry becomes to dry
  • Season to taste
  • Sprinkle on the garam masala and serve