Spicy Pepper Beef
Beef cooked the Kerala way — with patience, a heavy hand of spices, and enough coconut oil to make the purists happy. The meat is slow-cooked until it is tender enough to fall apart, then finished with intensity.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 500 g Beef
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Red chilly powder(preferably Kashmiri chilly powder preferably Kashmiri chilly powder
- 1 tbsp Black pepper powder
- 2 nos Green chillies half — sliced
- 1/2 tbsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tbsp Cumin powder (Jeerakam)
- 11/2 tbsp Beef masala
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Stem Curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate beef with all the masalas and set aside for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Pressure cook the beef until almost done.
Step 3
Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 4
Add curry leaves and then add cooked beef.
Step 5
Do not add the stock.
Step 6
While frying, add green chillies and cook until it turns brownish black.
Step 7
You can have it like this if you prefer dry fry or else you can add the stock and cook for 5 more mins.
Tip
Thin strips cook faster and develop more crispy surface area than thick cubes. Cut against the grain for tenderness.
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