Kerala Beef Fry

Name: Kerala Beef Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: Beef - 1 kg; Coriander powder (മല്ലിപ്പൊടി - 1 Table Spoon); Chilli powder (മുളകുപൊടി - 1 Table spoon); Meat Masala (ഇറച്ചി മസാല - 1 Table spoon); Pepper powder (കുരുമുളകുപൊടി - 1 Tea Spoon); Turmeric powder (മഞ്ഞള്പൊടി - ½ Tea spoon); Ginger (ഇഞ്ചി - 1 Inch piece); Garlic (വെളുത്തുള്ളി - 5 Cloves); Shallot (ചെറിയ ഉള്ളി - 8 Nos); Curry leaves (കറിവേപ്പില - 3 Sprigs); Thinly sliced Coconut (തേങ്ങാക്കൊത്ത് - ¼ Cup (Optional)); Mustard seeds (കടുക് - ½ Tea Spoon); Ghee (നെയ്യ് - 3 Table spoon); Salt (ഉപ്പ് – To taste)

Recipe Category: Beef, Non-veg side dishes

Author: Shaan Geo

Kerala Beef Fry

Kerala beef fry – an inevitable dish in “kallushap” (toddy shops in Kerala). Most wanted dish because of its highly spicy and stimulating taste. Those served in “kallushap” is very spicy but here we prepare it in a tolerant level. Anyway adjust the spices according to your taste.

4.17 from 6 votes

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Cuisine Kerala

Servings 6

INGREDIENTS

Beef - 1 kg
Coriander powder മല്ലിപ്പൊടി - 1 Table Spoon
Chilli powder മുളകുപൊടി - 1 Table spoon
Meat Masala ഇറച്ചി മസാല - 1 Table spoon
Pepper powder കുരുമുളകുപൊടി - 1 Tea Spoon
Turmeric powder മഞ്ഞള്‍പൊടി - ½ Tea spoon
Ginger ഇഞ്ചി - 1 Inch piece
Garlic വെളുത്തുള്ളി - 5 Cloves
Shallot ചെറിയ ഉള്ളി - 8 Nos
Curry leaves കറിവേപ്പില - 3 Sprigs
Thinly sliced Coconut തേങ്ങാക്കൊത്ത് - ¼ Cup (Optional)
Mustard seeds കടുക് - ½ Tea Spoon
Ghee നെയ്യ് - 3 Table spoon
Salt ഉപ്പ് – To taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut beef into small pieces, wash and drain it.
Slice shallots. Chop ginger and garlic.
Pressure cook beef along with coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.
When you hear the first whistle, reduce the flame to low and wait for the second whistle. Turn of the fire and let the pressure settle.
When the pressure settles, open the lid and heat until it is almost dry.
Heat 3 table spoon of ghee in a cooking pan and put mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to sputter, reduce the flame to medium. Put thinly sliced coconut pieces and fry it for 2 minute (optional).
Add garlic, ginger, shallots and curry leaves one by one. Saute it by adding a little salt.
When it turns golden brown, put 1 table spoon of meat masala and stir it for 1 minute.
Now, add cooked beef into it and mix it well. Heat until it is dry (stir occasionally). When it becomes dry put 1 tea spoon of black pepper powder and combine it well. Taste for salt.
Kerala beef fry is ready for serving. Transfer to the serving dish. Garnish it with coriander leaves and onion slices (if required).

NOTES

Adjust the spices according to your taste.

Author: Shaan Geo

According to me cooking is an equal-opportunity talent and I find that anybody can cook. It is not limited by the age, profession, caste, colour or creed of a person. What is needed is the love for cooking. For me the passion for cooking does not stop in the kitchen, when I travel, I continue to be inspired by eating in some of the best restaurants around the world.