India, Jan. 16 -- January 16 marks International Hot and Spicy Food day. While you could definitely reach for that super reliable packet of Buldak ramen sitting in your pantry cupboard for a good old personal spice-tolerance challenge, the end of the work week makes for the perfect oppurtunity to get nifty in the kitchen.

And this mouth-watering lamb vindaloo recipe - perfect for the freezing evening temperatures by the way - seems to be calling our name.

Follow the recipe below.

Ingredients: Lamb - 500 to 600gms, coriander seeds - 2tbsps, cumin seeds - 1tsp, black pepper - 10, cloves - 6, cinnamon piece - 2 to 3 inches, mustard seeds - 1/2tsp, Kashmiri dried red chillies - 20, Kashmiri red chilli powder - 1 to 3tsps, turmeric - 1/4tsp...