1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 (1-inch) pieces cinnamon bark
6 whole cloves
4 whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more if you're feeling feisty!)
1 heaping tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste, recipe follows, or 6 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped and 1-inch thumb fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium red onion, sliced very thinly
1 serrano pepper, sliced in half
2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin, trimmed of all excess fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup canola oil