Kunjipathilu In Beef Curry
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this beef curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 1 ½ Rice flour
- Hot water, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 350 g Beef
- 2 Onion
- 2 Green chilly
- 1 Tomato
- Curry leaves, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- Salt, to taste
- Water, to taste
- 1 ½ Coriander powder
- 1 ½ Coconut milk 2nd milk), 1 cup (1st milk
- Coconut oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Mix rice flour salt and hot water to make a smooth and medium thick batter.
Step 2
Make small balls out of it and press it lightly.
Step 3
Steam cook the rice balls and set aside.
Step 4
In a pressure cooker sautT onion and green chilly in coconut oil.
Step 5
Add tomato, coriander leaves and curry leaves and sautT again.
Step 6
Mix in the garam masala, beef, turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, salt and water as needed. give it a good stir and cook it with closed lids. 3-4 whistles may be enough.
Step 7
Convert the cooked curry to a big vessel.
Step 8
Mix in the 2nd coconut milk with the curry.
Step 9
Add the steam cooked rice balls in the curry and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 10
Mix in the 1st coconut milk and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Serve it after 15 minutes.
Tip
Thin strips cook faster and develop more crispy surface area than thick cubes. Cut against the grain for tenderness.
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