Beef Masala Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg beef, cleaned
- 0,5-1 tbsp chili powder
- 0.5-1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- 3 cloves
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1" stick cinnamon
- 3 small onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.25-0.5 cup coconut bits
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 2.5 tbsp small onion, sliced
- curry leaves
- oil
- salt
Preparation
- Grind together chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder (1/2 tsp), pepper powder, cloves, cinnamon, fenugreek, small onion (3) and garlic with 2-3 tbsp water to a smooth paste.
- Add ¼ turmeric powder and a pinch of salt to coconut bits and fry it. Keep it aside.
- Add the ground paste, fried coconut bits, salt and 1.5 cups water to cleaned beef. Mix well using your hands. Pressure cook until it's done.
- Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds.
- Add sliced small onion (2.5 tbsp) and fry till golden brown.
- Add curry leaves and cooked beef. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the reserved gravy gradually, bring to a boil. Reduce flame and cook until the gravy has thickened and oil starts appearing on top.
- Let the curry rests for half an hour or so, for the flavour to settle in.
NB:
- The consistency of the curry is semi dry. But you can adjust the quantity of gravy to suit your preferences.
