Kallu shappu Style Beef Fry | Beef Fry,Kerala Toddy Shop Style

Kallu shappu style beef fry

Spicy ,Kerala toddy shop style- beef dry fry.
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4 to 5
Recipe source:Marias Menu,you can find the original recipe here.

Ingredients:

1. Beef,cut into small cubes – 1/2 kg
2. Water – as required
3. Coconut oil – as required
4. Curry leaves – 1 handful

For Marination:

1. Ginger and Garlic ,crushed – 1.5 Tbsp
2. Shallots,crushed/sliced – 1 cup
3. Crushed dry red chili- 1 to 1.5 tbsp( or according to taste,i used 1 and 3/4 tbsp )
4. Coriander powder – 2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
6. Black pepper powder – 1 tsp
7. Garam masala powder- 1 to 1.5 tsp
8. Coconut ,sliced- 1 cup
9. Vinegar – 2 tsp
10. Salt – to taste

Instructions:

• In a bowl combine together beef with the ingredients listed under ‘ For Marination’.Keep aside for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  
• In a pressure cooker add the marinated beef  along with 1/4 cup water.Cook until beef  turns tender.If there is excess gravy, cook few more minutes, until it turns almost dry.
  
• Heat coconut oil in a pan, add curry leaves and fry for few seconds.Add the cooked beef and mix well.
  
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring well in between until it turns dark brown.Add more oil as required.( add 0ne or two pinches of freshly crushed black pepper if desired.).
  

NOTES

• Do not substitute red chili flakes with chili powder, as it may affect the taste.
• Shallots and curry leaves are essential ingredients for this recipe, so do not skip them.