Beef Fry - Kallu Shappu Style
Servings: 4 -5
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Ingredients
- 1/2 kg Beef cleaned & cut into small-medium size cubes
For Marination
- 1 cup Small onion / Pearl onion crushed
- 1.5 tbsp Crushed Ginger & garlic each
- 1 - 1.5 tbsp Crushed red chilli
- 1.5 - 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 - 1.5 tsp Garam Masala
- 3/4 - 1 cup Thengakothu (coconut bits)
- 2 tsp Vinegar
- Salt
For tempering
- Coconut oil
- Curry leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the cleaned beef pieces with the ingredients listed under marination (number 2 ingredients). Keep it aside for 15-20 mins. Add 2 tbsp of water to this & pressure cook till the beef is done(the cooking time of beef depends on the type of beef used). Keep the cooker closed for 20-25 mins. Open the cooker & if there is any excess water in the beef, cook till the water is dried completely.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan & add tons of curry leaves. Fry it for few seconds. Add the cooked beef. Give it a good stir. Cook on low flame till the beef becomes black in colour. If the beef appears to dry in between, add a little oil & continue cooking. It will take around 10-15 mins. Dont forget to give a stir in between. That's all ...the shappu beef fry is ready!
Notes
I saw Sarasa chechy using coconut oil very generously & I believe that's the secret behind this lovely dark colour. So let loose your grip on the oil bottle for just once & enjoy this spicy treat ;) Also please try to use crushed red chilli itself, instead of chilli powder. It gives a very different flavor to this dish. Try to use small onions (shallots)& please dont substitute it with onions, it will affect the taste. Dont forget to use coconut oil for this recipe, it's a must!