MEAT AND DRUMSTICK CURRY

MEAT AND DRUMSTICK CURRY - This is a typical Anglo-Indian Dish which is generally prepared for lunch. It is usually the main curry of the day and eaten with steamed white rice.

Serves 6            

Preparation Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

½ kg beef or mutton / lamb cut into medium size pieces

3 or 4 tender drumsticks             

2 onions chopped finely

1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste

2 teaspoons chillie powder

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder        

2 medium size tomatoes chopped

2 tablespoons oil 

3 tablespoons coconut paste or coconut milk                         

Salt to taste

Scrape the drumsticks and then cut them into 2 inch pieces. Wash and soak in a little water. Boil the meat with sufficient water and a little salt till tender. Heat oil in a pan and add the onions and fry till golden brown. Mix in the ginger garlic paste and fry for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes, chillie powder, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and coconut paste / milk and sauté for a few minutes. Now add the drumsticks and boiled meat and mix well. Add the left over meat stock / soup or 1 cup of water and cook on low till the drumsticks are cooked, taking care not to overcook the drumsticks. Serve as a main curry with rice.