Beef Ularthiyadu /Beef Fry

Ingredients :

   Beef – 400 gm, cubed

   Ginger – 2 tsp, chopped

   Garlic – 2 tsp, chopped

   Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

   Shallots – 1 cup, sliced

   Coconut cuts – 1/4 – 1/2 cup

   Ginger – 2 tsp, finely chopped

   Garlic – 2 tsp, finely chopped

   Green chilies – 2

   Curry leaves – as required

   Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

   Coconut oil – 1.5 tbsp

   Salt – To taste

   Pepper powder (optional)

To roast and grind :

   Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp

    Dry red chilies – 6 – 7

    Whole pepper corns – 3/4 tsp

    Fennel seeds – 1.5 – 2 tsp

    Cloves – 3

    Cardamom – 2

    Cinnamon – 1/2 inch

    Star anise – 1 small

Method :

• Heat a pan at medium heat. Add the dry red chilies and stir for 2 minutes. Add coriander seeds and stir for 1 – 2 minutes. Switch off the fire and add the remaining ingredients. Stir for a few seconds and leave aside to cool. Grind it into powder .
• Marinate the beef with ginger,garlic,turmeric powder,ground masala powder – 2 tsp,salt   for about 15 – 30 minutes. Pressure cook it by adding 1/4 cup water. Switch off and set aside for the pressure to release.
• Heat oil in a kadai. Add the coconut cuts and fry until golden. 
• Add ginger, garlic, green chilies, sliced shallots, curry leaves and little salt. Saute until shallots turns light golden. Add the turmeric powder and remaining masala powder. Saute for a few seconds.
• Add the cooked beef along with the gravy. Saute until dry .
• Drizzle  little oil and pepper powder ,stir fry for another 5 – 10 minutes, at low heat to make it brown and dark in  color.