3 lbs stewing beef, in one piece |
2 medium onions, finely chopped |
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger |
1 cinnamon stick |
10 curry leaves |
1 stalk lemongrass or 2 slices lemon rind |
3 tablespoons ceylon curry powder |
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds |
1/2 cup vinegar |
1/2 pickled limes, juice of or 1/2 lemons, juice of or 1/2 cup tamarind juice |
2 cups thin coconut milk |
1 teaspoon ground turmeric |
2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste) |
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste) |
1 cup thick coconut milk |
2 1/2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) |