Alicha

• cup onion, sliced↗1
• tablespoons corn oil↗2
• 2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs goat meat, with bone, cut in 3 inch pieces↗2
• garlic cloves, sliced↗2
• teaspoon salt, to taste↗1
• fresh hot green chili pepper, sliced↗1
• teaspoon gingerroot, crushed fresh1⁄4
• teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed1⁄4
• teaspoon caraway seed, crushed1⁄4
• teaspoon turmeric, ground↗1⁄4
• cups water↗1 1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

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.