Wayanad Special Pothum Kaal | Beef Bone Marrow Recipe
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 2 servings
- 1 nos Beef leg
- 2 nos Onion large
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 2 nos Green chilly
- 11/2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tbsp Garam masala powder
- 21/2 tbsp Coconut oil
- Curry leaves, a few
Preparation
Step 1
H eat oil in a pressure cooker and add sliced onion and cook until soft.
Step 2
When it turn soft add ginger garlic paste, green chilly and salt to taste. cook it, stirring for 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in all spice powders and Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes in medium flame until the raw smell disappears.
Step 4
Finally add washed and cleaned (clean the beef leg in water by adding 1 tbsp vinegar and salt) pothum kaal and curry leaves.
Step 5
P our 1 &1/2 cup water and Stir everything together thoroughly. Close the lid and pressure let it go for 5-6 whistles.
Step 6
D elicious Pothum kaal is ready.
Tip
Pressure cooking first saves time, but do not skip the dry-roasting step after — that is where the Kerala beef fry gets its signature dark, caramelised crust.
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