Game Pickle Curry

In a large bowl, mix the garam masala, red chilli flakes, turmeric powder and the garlic and ginger paste together.

Pour in the meat and stir with your hands until the meat is covered with the marinade. Rub the marinade into the meat with your hands.

Allow to marinate for about an hour or two.

When you are ready to cook, place the meat in a large pan and brown in batches.

Then return all the meat to the pan and pour in just enough water to cover. Simmer slowly until the meat is cooked through and tender. This could take about 40 minutes depending on the cut of venison you are using.

When the meat is almost cooked to perfection, heat the mustard/olive oil in another large sauce pan. (Note: I used mustard oil and recommend that you do the same if you can get it.)

Add the onions to the hot oil and fry over medium high heat until the onions are crispy brown. Remove to paper towels to rest.

In another frying pan, toast the fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns and star anise until warm to the touch and just beginning to smoke.

Grind the spices with a spice grinder or pestle and mortar until you have a find spice blend.

Now to finish...

Add the cooked meat to the remaining mustard oil in the pan.

Then toss in the onions, spice powder and asafoetida and stir with your spoon until the meat is nicely coated.

Remove from the heat and pour in the vinegar and stir again to combine.

Eat immediately or allow to sit, covered in the fridge for up to two days. The flavour gets better with time.

Serve with chapattis or paranthas.