Beef Ularthiyathu
Beef Ularthiyathu or roasted beef fry is a mouth watering signature dish of the Christian community. Filled with nostalgic memories, this is a sure dish during festive occasions and gatherings. Each state in Kerala has its own variations in making the dish.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 1 kg Beef — cut into small pieces
- 1 nos Onion — finely chopped
- 4 Cloves garlic — chopped
- 2 tsp Ginger — chopped
- 4 nos Green chillies — slit
- Curry leaves, a few
- 1/2 cup Coconut — finely chopped
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 nos Onion — cubed
- 1 nos Ginger small size
- 4 Cloves garlic — peeled
- 2 nos Green chillies
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Eastern meat masala powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat 2 tsp oil in kadai, add cumin seeds, onion, green chillies, ginger, garlic and curry leaves.
Step 2
Cook until the onion becomes brown in color.
Step 3
Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, meat masala, garam masala and pinch of salt.
Step 4
Reduce the flame and fry the masala till it becomes dark brown in color and nice aroma comes.
Step 5
Take it off the heat. and allow it cool. Than grind the mixture finely and set aside.
Step 6
Get a pressure pan, add 1 tbsp oil and fry the ground masala till it becomes dark color. At this stage add beef pieces and little salt and Let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Add little water and cook it in pressure cooker.(Make it semi thick masala).
Step 8
Heat the oil in another pan, add ginger, garlic, green chillies and onion. Fry for 3 minutes.
Step 9
Add the cooked beef masala and fry till the water evaporates.
Step 10
Add curry leaves, coconut pieces to it and make the masala dry. Now add little pepper and take it off the heat.
Step 11
A very delicious beef ularthiyathu is ready. Serve hot with kerala rice.
Tip
A heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet gives you the best results for a proper Kerala fry. Thin pans burn the spices before the meat dries.
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