Kalyana Veetile Beef Varattiyathu | Beef Ularthiyathu
Dive into the rich culinary heritage of Kerala with Kalyana Veetile Beef Varattiyathu, also known as Beef Ularthiyathu.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 1 kg Beef
- 3 nos Onion medium size
- 3 nos. Green chilly
- 3-4 Sprig curry leaves
- 1/2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1/4 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tbsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 cup Coconut oil
- 1/2 cup Coconut bits
- As reqd Salt
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 15-20 cloves Garlic
- 1 Piece Ginger large
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- Curry leaves, a few
- Salt, as needed
Preparation
Step 1
Cut the beef into small pieces and wash it thoroughly. Prepare all other ingredients.
Step 2
In a pressure cooker add cleaned beef, kashmiri chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, crushed ginger garlic, curry leaves and salt to taste.
Step 3
Marinate the beef in the masala mixture and set aside for 15 minutes. Pressure cook the marinated beef with 1 cup of water for about 20 to 30 minutes or according to the texture of the meat on medium-low flame.
Step 4
Warm coconut oil in a pan (Here i have used an uruli), add coconut bits and fry till lightly browned.
Step 5
Next, add green chilly and curry leaves. cook for 1 minute.
Step 6
Stir in sliced onion. Sprinkle some salt to cook it, stirring quickly.
Step 7
Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 8
Add cooked beef and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 9
Add chilly powder, pepper powder, garam masala powder and coriander powder. Fold everything together gently. The raw smell will fade eventually.
Step 10
Cook on low heat and Give it a stir now and then to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Add curry leaves and slow roast until beef becomes dry and dark brown in colour.
Step 11
Goes well with rice or tapioca or anything you like.
Tip
Thin strips cook faster and develop more crispy surface area than thick cubes. Cut against the grain for tenderness.
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