Kerala Beef Ularthiyathu (Dry-Fried Beef Curry)

Ingredients

• 700 g diced beef chuck
• 4 tbsp coconut oil
• 200 g shallots, finely sliced
• 6 garlic cloves
• 30 g fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp Kerala garam masala
• 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 40 g coconut flakes, lightly toasted
• 25 curry leaves
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Combine the beef with the Kerala garam masala, chilli powder, black pepper and salt. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Place the beef in a saucepan with 300ml of water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes until the beef is tender and the water has almost evaporated.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the coconut oil in a wide frying pan. Add the curry leaves and shallots; fry for 10 minutes until the shallots are deep golden. Add the garlic and ginger; fry for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the cooked beef to the frying pan and toss vigorously over a high heat for 5–7 minutes until the beef is nicely charred and dry-fried.

5. 5

   Scatter over the toasted coconut flakes and serve with appam or Kerala parotta.