Malabar Spice-Crusted Hanger Steaks with Gingered Carrot Puree

Bruce Sherman, chef at Chicago’s North Pond and an F&W Best New Chef 2003, spent more than three years living in India. He uses spices from the Malabar Coast, a region in the southwestern part of the country, to form the crispy crust for his hanger steaks. “On the Malabar Coast, ginger, coconut and cinnamon all grow near each other, so the flavors naturally complement one another,” he says.

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