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:
- Beef,cut into cubes- 1/2 Kg
- Ginger,finely chopped-1.5 tsp
- Garlic,finely chopped- 1.5 tsp
- Shallots(chumanulli),sliced-3/4 cup
- Coconut slices-1/2 cup
- Kashmiri chili powder-3/4 to 1 tbsp
- Coriander powder-1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
- Vinegar-2 tsp
- Onion ,sliced-3/4 to 1 cup
- Curry leaves-3 to 4 sprigs
- Garam masala powder-3/4 to 1 tsp
- Black pepper powder-as required
- Salt-to taste
- Water-as required
- Coconut oil-as required
For Masala Powder:
- Fennel seeds- 1 tsp
- Cinnamon - 1" piece
- Cloves- 4 to 5 nos
- Star anise- 2 small pieces
- 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.
lovely, tasty beef fry
ReplyDeleteSince I no longer eat beef, I must make this with chicken! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThis is very easy to make and real nadan taste......loved it......thank you
ReplyDeleteI love to have beef fry with chapati more than that of rice..your dish is yummy..loved your presentation..Homely Dishes having a special lovely taste compared to hotel foods.
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious and look good too ,yum
ReplyDeleteCan we use mutton instead of beef?
ReplyDeleteYes...you may use mutton
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