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Beef Curry

Kerala style beef curry is often served with steamed rice, appam (rice pancakes), or parotta (layered flatbread).
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Washed and cleaned Beef pieces
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ tablespoon Chilli Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala or 2 teaspoons of Meat Masala
  • 1 inch piece of Ginger chopped
  • 7 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 2 Green Chillies chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon of Lime Juice
  • 1/2 cup Water

For Saute

  • 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 1 cup Shallots (sliced) or sliced yellow onion
  • 1 inch Ginger, chopped
  • 7 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of Salt in addition to the salt used for pressure cooking
  • 3 tablespoons Coriander Powder
  • ½ tablespoon Chilli Powder
  • 1½ teaspoons Homemade Garam Masala or 1 tablespoon of Meat Masala
  • 3 sprigs of Curry Leaves
  • ¾ tablespoon Crushed Pepper
  • Coconut Milk optional, to taste

Instructions
 

Preparing the Beef in a Pressure Cooker

  • In a pressure cooker, add the washed and cleaned Beef pieces.
  • Add 1/2 Tablespoon Chilli Powder, 1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder, 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala (or Meat Masala), chopped Ginger (1-inch pieces), 7 Garlic cloves, 2 Green Chillies, 1/2 Tablespoon Salt, and 1 Teaspoon Lime Juice. Mix these ingredients well.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of Water. This is necessary for making a curry; typically, you don't need to add water when cooking beef.
  • Close the pressure cooker and cook on high heat until the first whistle, then reduce the heat to LOW and cook for an additional 3 - 4 whistles. The exact cooking time may vary depending on factors like the type of beef, pressure cooker size, etc.

Creating the Sautéed Mixture

  • While the beef is cooking, prepare the sautéed mixture. In a pan or kadai, heat 3 tablespoons of Cooking Oil.
  • Add chopped Ginger (1-inch piece) and Garlic (7 cloves), sauté quickly for about 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 cup sliced Shallots (or 1 cup yellow onion) and 1 teaspoon of Salt. Sauté until they turn golden brown on medium heat.
  • Turn the heat to Lowest
  • Add 3 Tablespoon Coriander Powder, 1/2 Tablespoon Chilli Powder, and 1/2 Tablespoon Homemade Garam Masala (or 1 Tablespoon Meat Masala). Sauté for about 30 seconds to reduce the raw flavor. Maintain low heat.
  • Once the beef is cooked in the pressure cooker, add it along with the water to the sautéed mixture.
  • Mix everything well and add Curry Leaves.
  • If you prefer more gravy, you can add a bit of hot water. If not, the curry will be semi-gravy.
  • Cover and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on low heat.
  • After 3-4 minutes, open the lid and add 1/2 Tablespoon Crushed Pepper. Combine everything well.
  • If desired, you can add Coconut Milk to increase the gravy. Add it just before turning off the flame. Do not boil after adding Coconut Milk.
  • Your delicious Beef Curry is ready to be served. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: Adjust the spiciness and salt levels according to your preference.