INGREDIENTS
1 1/4
to 1 1/2 pounds beef flank, skirt or flap (bavette) steak
1 tsp
(scant 1/3 palm full) coriander seed
1 tsp
cumin seed
1 tsp
mustard seed
1 tsp
black peppercorn
2 tsp
chili powder (Gebhart's preferred brand) or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or pepper sauce
About 1 teaspoon garam masala
About 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1
large red onion
1
large bell pepper, red or yellow
2
to 3 (medium to spicy heat level) red or green finger chilies or Serrano peppers
1
inch ginger root
1
small garlic bulb, 5 to 6 cloves
High-temp cooking oil, such as peanut or safflower
Salt
1
few curry leaves, optional but recommended
Juice of 1 lemon OR a few tablespoons Shaoxing or sherry OR 2 tablespoons vinegar, sherry or apple cider
1 handful
cilantro tops, chopped
Traditional Basmati, for serving, optional, recipe follows
Grilled naan, for serving, optional
Mango chutney, for serving
Mumbai Mule, for serving, recipe follows
2 qt
water
1 1/4 cups
basmati rice
Salt
5
cardamom pods or 1 black cardamom pod
1
small piece cinnamon stick
2
crushed cloves garlic
1
few curry leaves
1 cup
water
1 cup
sugar
5
or 6 fresh lavender sprigs
Chili powder, for rimming the serving mug
Ice
1 1/2 oz
vodka
1/2 oz
fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 tsp
turmeric powder
3 oz
ginger beer
Lavender sprig and lime wheel, for garnish