Kerala Beef Fry | Nadan Beef Fry

Nadan Beef Fry

Recipe adapted from : Flavors of Kerala
Spicy Kerala style beef fry.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves: 3 to 4
Ingredients:

1. Beef,cut into cubes- 1/2 Kg
2. Ginger,finely chopped-1.5 tsp
3. Garlic,finely chopped- 1.5 tsp
4. Shallots(chumanulli),sliced-3/4 cup
5. Coconut slices-1/2 cup
6. Kashmiri chili powder-3/4 to 1 tbsp
7. Coriander powder-1 tbsp
8. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
9. Vinegar-2 tsp
10. Onion ,sliced-3/4 to 1 cup
11. Curry leaves-3 to 4 sprigs
12. Garam masala powder-3/4 to 1 tsp
13. Black pepper powder-as required
14. Salt-to taste
15. Water-as required
16. Coconut oil-as required

For Masala Powder:

1. Fennel seeds- 1 tsp
2. Cinnamon - 1" piece
3. Cloves- 4 to 5 nos
4. Star anise- 2 small pieces
5. Whole black pepper- 1/4  tsp

Instructions:

Combine all the ingredients listed under ' For masala powder' in a blender.Grind it to a fine powder.

In a mixing bowl, combine together  beef,powdered masala,ginger,garlic,shallots,coconut slices,kashmiri chili powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder,vinegar and salt to taste.Keep aside for 10 minutes.Cover and cook the marinated beef adding sufficient quantity of water,until tender.( you can use a pressure cooker ,if desired)

Uncover and cook until all the water is absorbed.

Now,heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.Add onion and curry leaves,saute until it turns golden brown.Now add the cooked beef , garam masala and black pepper powder.Mix well until combined.( Add more salt if required)

Saute on a medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes ,until it turns dark and dry,stirring well in between.

NOTES

• Serve with rice or tapioca.
• Adjust the quantity of black pepper according to your taste.
• Garnish with green chilies ,if desired.