Step #1 CHILI PUREE--- 6 Dried red chilies (each 2"x1/4"x1/2") 3 lg Onion(s), sliced 1 tb Ginger Peeled & grated-LAMB CURRY---- 1/4 c Vegetable oil 2 lb Lamb shoulder Trimmed, boneless Cut into 1-inch cubes 3 c (to 4 c) water 4 md Boiling potatoes 1/2 c Canned unsweetened Coconut milk, stirring, In assorted colors Cut in thin strips 6 Curry leaves (opt) Make Curry Paste: In a small heavy skillet dry-roast seeds & all spices except turmeric together over moderate heat, well-stirred 2 tb Lime juice 6 Plum tomatoes Seeded & sliced 3 Bell peppers, until fragrant & coriander seeds are several shades darker, being careful not to burn them.
Step #2 Cool mixture & grind to a powder.
Step #3 In a bowl stir together spice powder, turmeric, & water to form a paste.
Step #4 Make Chili Puree: Wearing rubber gloves, stem & seed chilies and cut with scissors into 1/2-inch pieces.
Step #5 In a small bowl soak chilies in warm water to cover for 20 min & drain in a sieve.
Step #6 Puree chilies, onions, & ginger in a food processor/blender.
Step #7 In a heavy kettle (at least 5-quarts) heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking & cook puree, stirring, until oil begins to separate from puree & puree begins sticking to bottom of kettle.
Step #8 Add curry paste & cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, 4 min.
Step #9 Add lamb & cook, stirring, until outside is not longer pink.
Step #10 Add water to just cover lamb & salt to taste and simmer, covered, 1-1 1/2 hrs, or until lamb is tender.
Step #11 Peel potatoes & cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
Step #12 Add potatoes to curry, & let simmer, making sure they are covered with liquid, uncovered, until tender, about 15 min.
Step #13 stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, tomatoes, and bell peppers & let simmer 5 min.