Goat or Lamb in Almond masala...

INGREDIENTS:

Olive oil - 5 tbsp.

Cardamom - 6.

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.

Black pepper - 1 tsp.

Ginger - 1 inch long piece, grated.

Garlic cloves - 5.

Almonds - 2 0z or 1/4 cup.

Goat pieces - 1 lb.

1 medium sized onion - finely chopped.

1 medium sized onion, sliced or 1/2 cup tomato sauce.

Plain yogurt - 1/2 cup.

1 tsp turmeric powder.

2 tsp chili powder.

1 tsp coriander powder.

Water 1/2 cup.

Cilantro leaves (coriander leaves),chopped - 1/2 cup.

METHOD:

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet, add the first 7 ingredients and cook over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly.

Put this spice mixture , turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, and the almonds in a blender. Grind to a smooth paste with 1/4 cup water or sufficient water. Cut the goat pieces into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy saucepan. Add onion. Cook until softened; add the sliced tomatoes and cook. Stir in the ground spice mixture, yogurt, goat pieces and little water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 50 to 60 minutes, until the lamb is tender and soft. 20 minutes for the pressure cooker.

Stir in the cilantro leaves and cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat and serve with coconut rice or any chapti.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"