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Kerala Beef Fry
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Servings: 3 -4
Author: Teena Agnel
Ingredients
  • 1.1 pound 500g Beef, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 onion About 1 cup finely chopped
  • 2 sprig curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chilly powder
  • Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh coconut cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 and ½ tablespoon ginger crushed
  • 4 cloves of garlic crushed
  • 2 green chillies slit
  • ½ tablespoon vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon oil
  • 2 teaspoons red chilly powder/paprika
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ¾ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 sprig curry leaves
Instructions
  1. Wash the beef and drain well. Add the marinade and mix well. Cook this in a pressure cooker on high for 5 minutes and then on low till the meat is cooked but not too tender. (Since no water is added, take care to change the heat to medium or low accordingly)
  2. Add oil in a pan (use of a shallow, wide non-stick pan makes it easier to roast the beef). Add onions + curry leaves and fry on medium high heat till the onion is translucent. Add garam masala + chilly powder, sauté the spices for a minute and then add the cooked beef along with any liquid.
  3. Turn the heat to medium high for the water to evaporate and stir every 5 minutes so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. If there is too much liquid increase the heat to high but don't leave it unattended. The end product should be dry, yet moist, roasted and brownish black.
  4. Garnish it with some fried curry leaves.
Recipe Notes

Its ideal to use beef with fat trim because that is what makes the meat moist.

I used chilly powder which is very mild, so adjust it as per your preference.