1.    Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.

2.    Add onions, garlic, and ginger.

3.    Sauté, stirring often, for ~2 minutes.

4.    Add garam masala and tomatoes.

5.    Season to taste with salt.

6.    Sauté for ~2 more minutes.

7.    Add meat, celery, and carrots.

8.    Cover pan, cook for 5 minutes.

9.    Vegetables should be cooked but remain crisp. 

10. Cook capellini in a large pot of boiling salted water over high heat until just soft ~2 minutes.

11. Drain noodles.

12. Then add to meat mixture in pan.

13. Cook for 1 minute.

14. Tossing noodles with vegetables and meat.

15. Season with soy sauce.

16. Serve garnished with cilantro.

YIELDS: 4 servings.

Garam Masala - [Indian Spice Mixture]

   1 tsp. Black Peppercorns

·         ½ tsp. Cinnamon, ground

·         1 Tbs. Cardamom Seeds

·         1 tsp. Cumin Seeds

·         1 tsp. Cloves

·         1⁄3 Nutmeg, whole

 1.    Grind together peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, and nutmeg into a powder.

YIELDS:  ~2Tbs.