Kerala Beef Fry

Beef fry is a Kerala special.  Every house has its own special way of cooking it.  This is our family recipe which I learnt from my mother.  It is another of our family favorites and is a must for any party.  The garam masala for this recipe is always home made.

Those who eat beef can try this.

Ingredient

Beef – 1 kg

Onion – 2 finely cut
Ginger – 1tsp finely cut
Garlic – 1tsp finely cut
Curry leaves – 10 to 15
Coriander powder – 3 tsp
Red chilli powder – 2 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1tsp
Garam masala – 1tsp (homemade)
Coconut pieces – ½ cut (  thengakothu in malayalam)

For the seasoning

Shallots (sambar onion)- 20 (cut lengthwise)

Curry leaves - 10
Mustard seeds – 1tsp
Black pepper powder – 2 tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1.  Clean the beef in running water and remove excess water
2.  In a pressure cooker mix beef, onion, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and coconut pieces.
3.  Mix it thoroughly with hand.
4.  Cover and cook in pressure. After the first whistle, slow the flame and cook for 10min. 
5.  Switch off the heat and let the pressure go off automatically. 

For the seasoning

6.  Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.
7.  Now add the mustard seed. When it crackles, add shallots and curry leaves.
8.  Fry till the onion is brown.
9.  Now add the cooked beef and let is cook on high flame till it becomes dry ( all the excess water evaporates), lower the flame.
10.  Now add the black pepper powder and mix well.
11.  Let it fry for 2 more minutes.