Beef Fry & a me-me tag :)

by Maria on March 20, 2009

This is one of my fav beef preparations. I like beef in any form, but this one has an edge over other beef dishes :). I’ve posted a similar recipe sometime back. The main change in this recipe is the use of small onions.

Also I’ve been tagged by Divz ( I assume that she is referring to me “Maria” :) ) to write 25 random facts about me. Its first time am being tagged and am excited about it. Thanks a lot Divz for that :).
I will write the recipe first and then 25 random facts. Those of you who are interested & have time can read the me-me :)
Here is the recipe:

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Beef Fry & a me-me tag :)

Author: Maria Jose

Recipe type: Side dish, Appetiser

 

Ingredients

• Beef – ½ kg
• Onion – 1 big, sliced finely
• Small onion – ½ – ¾ cup, sliced
• Chili powder – ½ tbsp
• Coriander powder – 1tbsp
• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
• Ginger & garlic – ½ – 1 tbsp, crushed
• Vinegar – 2 tsp
• Aniseeds/fennel – ½ – 1 tsp
• Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
• Cloves – 4-5
• Star anis – 2
• Garam Masala – ½ – 1 tsp (optional)
• Bite size coconut pieces (thengakothu) – ¼ – ½ cup
• Coconut oil
• Salt
• Curry leaves

Instructions

1. Powder aniseed, cinnamon, cloves and star anis and keep aside. Combine the powdered spices, ginger garlic, small onion, tiny coconut pieces, salt, curry leaves & beef. Make sure that beef is marinated well with the spices. Pressure cook the marinated beef till it is done. I usually dont add water while cooking, but if you want you can add 2-3 tbsp of water. If there is any water left, after pressure cooking, cook till the water is dried.
2. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions, till it becomes golden brown. Add the cooked beef & curry leaves. If you want you can sprinkle garam masala at this stage. Mix well. Stir over a low flame, till it is roasted well.Serve with rice and kachimoru or chapathi, puttu, appam etc;

Notes

Notes: The original recipe doesnt call for garam masala, I added it since I like it to be spicy. You can be a bit generous with oil, if you want a well roasted/fried beef. Recipe adapted from: Flavours of Kerala

The above pic is from Shyam & Suzette, based on the above recipe. Thanks friends :)