Alicha

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 2 lbs beef or lamb or goat meat, with bone, cut in 3 inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1 fresh hot green chili pepper, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon gingerroot, crushed fresh
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1 1/2 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   In dry pan over medium heat, stir fry onions for 2 minutes

2. 2

   Add the oil and stir fry 1 minute longer. Add the meat and brown 5 mins, stirring frequently. Add all of the spices and seasonings at one time and stir well.

3. 3

   Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over moderate heat for about 45 mins, or until the meat is tender.

4. 4

   Should the curry dry out too quickly, add another 1/2c water.

5. 5

   At the end of the 45 mins, there should be very little sauce.

6. 6

   Serve warm or at room temperature.