Alicha

Ingredients

 * 1 c Onions; sliced
 * 2 tb Corn oil
 * 2 lb Meat with bone; beef, lamb-or goat, cut in 3 inch-pieces
 * 2 cl Garlic; sliced
 * 1 ts Salt; to taste
 * 1 ea Fresh hot green chili;-sliced
 * 1/4 ts Gingerroot; crushed, fresh
 * 1/4 ts Mustard seeds; crushed
 * 1/4 ts Caraway; crushed
 * 1/4 ts Tumeric; ground
 * 1 1/2 c Water

Directions

 * 1) In dry pan over medium heat, stir fry onions for 2 mins.
 * 2) Add the oil and stir fry 1 minute longer.
 * 3) Add the meat and brown 5 mins, stirring frequently.
 * 4) Add all of the spices and seasonings at one time and stir well.
 * 5) Add the water and bring to a boil.
 * 6) Cover the pan and cook over moderate heat for about 45 mins, or until the meat is tender.
 * 7) Should the curry dry out too quickly, add another 1/2c water.
 * 8) At the end of the 45 mins, there should be very little sauce.
 * 9) Serve warm or at room temperature.