Traditional Kerala dish prepared for all special occasions. Each region in Kerala has its own recipe. Here is my version of beef fry. Spicy and delicious side dish that goes well with rice. Easter, Christmas or any special occasion would not be complete with out this dish. Coconut chips are optional but they do add a unique texture and flavor to this dish.
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| Beef Fry |
Ingredients
Beef - 2 pounds
Onion medium size - 3
Ginger 3 inch piece
Garlic - 8 - 10 cloves
Curry leaves 4 sprigs
Green chilly - 4 - 6 split length wise
Red Chilly powder - 2 teaspoon( adjust chilly powder as needed)
Coriander powder - 3 tablespoons(fresh ground coriander seeds does make a big diffrence)
Coconut chips - 1/4 - 1/2 cup optional
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
For Garam masala powder
Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
Whole black pepper - 1 teaspoon
Star anise - 1
Cloves - 3
Cardamom - 1 whole
Cinnamon 2 inch piece
Steps
1. Cut the beef to bite size cubes. Clean and drain and keep aside.
2. Thin slice one onion and 1 inch piece o f ginger into thin strips. Add the prepared beef, and sliced onions, ginger, green chilly and 2 sprigs of curry leaves to pressure cooker. Mix with salt, turmeric, 1 teaspoon chilly powder and 1 teaspoon coriander powder and cook till one whistle. Turn off heat and keep aside.
3. Finely chop the remaining to red onions, ginger and garlic. keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. When the oil gets hot add the finely chopped onions, ginger and garlic to it. Saute till the onions are light brown.
5. Add 1 teaspoon chilly powder and 2 tablespoon coriander powder to this and fry few minutes . Add the garam masala powder and the curry leaves. Saute few more minutes and then add the cooked beef and coconut chips if using to this and mix well.
5. Keep stirring on low flame till all the liquid has evaporated.
Serve hot with rice.
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