In a large saucepan cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for about 20 to 25 minutes or till tender; drain.
Cool, chill, peel, and thinly slice.
Using a mortar and pestle, coarsely crush the spice seeds.
Combine seeds, beer, vinegar, mustard, cornstarch, sugar, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
In a small skillet cook onion, celery, and cabbage in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or just till crisp-tender.
In a ungreased 2-quart rectangular baking dish layer half of the cabbage mixture, sausage, potatoes, and cheese.
Stir seed mixture; spoon half of the mixture atop cheese.
Repeat layers, reserving cheese for later.
Bake, uncovered, in a 375° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till heated through.
Top with remaining cheese.
Servings: 6