Goan-style Goat Curry

Ingredients
1 pound goat
1 large red onion
1 large tomato
1 cup grated coconut
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 tablespoon of curd
1 teaspoon tamarind juice
2 green chilies
1 cup finely chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) 
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste

Step 1: Grind the ginger-garlic, cilantro, chilies together into a paste and marinate the goat along with  curd and 1/2 teaspoon of chili and turmeric powders. Keep aside for about 7-8 hours.

Step 2: Saute onions (sliced length wise) in 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Add the grated coconut and fry till it turns light brown. Blend the mixture with tamarind juice into a fine coconut paste.

Step 3: Saute onions, tomatoes in a pan, till it turns soft. Add garam masala, chili, and turmeric powders.

Step 4: Add the marinated goat and saute for 5-10 minutes on low heat. Slow cook the curry on low heat till the meat is tender.  Alternatively,you could pressure cook for 3 whistles. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Once the goat is cooked, add the coconut paste and salt and sugar. Serve hot with rice/bread.

P.S. Sheela Kelekar contributed this recipe to the blog.