Kerala Lamb Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 10 -15 cloves
• 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 4 -6 dried hot red chili peppers, to taste
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 ounces fresh coconut, cut into thin slices, or grated
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 20 fresh curry leaves
• 3 ounces shallots or 3 ounces white onions
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 1/4 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut into ½ inch dice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon split Urad Dal, with or without skin (optional)
• 2 ounces shallots or 2 ounces white onions