OXTAIL VINDALOO


Ox Tail Vindaloo

Serves 6   Preparation time 45 minutes
Ingredients
1 medium oxtail cut into medium pieces
3 onions chopped
3 big tomatoes pureed
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2teaspoons chillie powder
1 teaspoon pepper powder
1 piece cinnamon
2 teaspoons garlic paste
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons oil
Salt to taste

Pressure cook the oxtail till tender with sufficient water.  Heat oil and fry the cinnamon and onions till golden brown.  Add the garlic paste and sauté for some time.  Add the chillie powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and fry well with a little water. Add the tomato puree and continue frying till the oil separates from the mixture. Add the vinegar and the cooked oxtail together with the remaining soup and cook till the gravy is thick. Serve hot with rice or bread or even hoppers.