Leon was probably one of the greatest European Chefs in India, and I should imagine now has passed to the great Tandoor in the sky. He wrote the 'Home Book Of Indian Cookery' in the 1950s and I have a copy; in fact my first Indian cookery book. This is is his hottest curry, and as he says 'Not many can eat this' only for the faint heated. I have not tried it as it is not to my taste but friends have and liked it.
Frithath Curry
1 LLB of Lamb or Beef, cubed
2 large onions sliced
2 tablespoons of Ghee or Groundnut or Vegetable oil
Spices
2 tsp Cumin
10 Cloves
10 Green Cardamoms
4 inch Cinnamon stick (not Cassia)
3 inch Turmeric or equivalent in powder
18 Black peppercorns
10 red chillies (very hot ones)
Grind all the spices in vinegar (Rice vinegar is good) to make a paste
2 Tbsp Tamarind Pulp or equivalent in extract
Fry onions on a high heat until they start to catch at the edges, then add the meat, and fry on a medium heat for about a minute to seal the meat.
Add the spice paste and stir until it is dispersed; about 3-4 minutes.
Add more vinegar if needed but do NOT use water or any other liquid
Add tamarind.
Turn to a very low heat.
When the meat is cooked, add salt to taste. You may need to add a small amount of sugar to balance the acidity.
The rest is up to you :

Happy Cooking
C P