1 red chilli, chopped
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú coconutÌýflakes, toasted
½ cucumber, chopped
6 garlic cloves, choppedÌý
knob fresh root ginger or galangal, peeled and choppedÌý
2 lemongrass stalks, chopped
2 lemongrass stalks, smashedÌý
5 shallots, choppedÌý
400ml tin coconut milk
10 dried chillies, rehydrated in warm waterÌý
1 tbsp tamarind ±è²¹²õ³Ù±ðÌý
4 cardamom pods, smashed
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
2 star aniseÌý
4 tbsp vegetable oil
200g/7oz plain yoghurt
1kg/2lb 4oz beef shin, diced
6 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú palm sugarÌý