Beef curry Kerala style
Beef curry Kerala style is a popular dish from the southern state of Kerala in India. It is a spicy and flavorful curry made with tender beef pieces cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy of coconut milk, spices, and herbs. The use of coconut and traditional Kerala spices like black pepper, cardamom, and curry leaves give this dish its unique and delicious taste. It is often served with steamed rice, appam (rice pancakes), or paratha (Indian flatbread).
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup thick coconut milk
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 green chilies slit
- 1 inch ginger minced
- 4-5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 3-4 cloves
- 2-3 cardamom pods
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan or pressure cooker. Add fennel seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the beef pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add chopped tomatoes and curry leaves. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and oil starts to separate.
- Add coconut milk and enough water to cover the beef. Cover and simmer on low heat until the beef is tender (about 45 minutes to 1 hour) or pressure cook for about 20-25 minutes.
- Check for seasoning and adjust salt and spice levels if needed.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or bread of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 35g (54%)Saturated Fat: 19g (119%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 173mg (8%)Potassium: 693mg (20%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 682IU (14%)Vitamin C: 25mg (30%)Calcium: 74mg (7%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
