Marinated Beef Scented In Curry Leaves
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 6 servings
- 500 g Beef washed, trimmed and — cubed
- 200 g Potatoes boiled and — cubed
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Erachi kootu Heat the dry spices below in a pan till fragrant and grind. Use only 2 tsp of the kootu
- 2 tsp Cumins seeds Jeera
- 2 Sticks Cinnamon
- 4 piece Cloves
- 2 piece Cardamom
- 1/4 piece Nutmeg
- 2 tbsp Fennel seeds
- 1 tbsp Pepper corns
- 2 nos Onions roughly — chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 1 tbsp Garlic paste
- 2 Springs Curry leaves
- 1 Tbs Vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 100 g Coconut — cut into small pieces and fried in oil till golden
- 50 ml Coconut oil
- Shallots — sliced
- Curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate the beef with the kootu, masala powder and ginger garlic paste at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Get a pressure pan add the marinated meat, onions, vinegar, salt, curry leaves and fried coconuts.
Step 3
Stir everything together thoroughly and add sufficient water to cook.(approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup).
Step 4
Open the cooker, add the boiled potatoes and simmer gently.
Step 5
Cook on simmer to remove any of the remaining liquid.
Step 6
Heat the oil in a large pan, temper beef and potatoes with coconut oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, shallots.
Step 7
Gently fry on low heat till tender but firm.
Step 8
Taste for seasoning! :- Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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