Thattukada Style Beef Curry

Ingredients:

1. Beef, cut into cubes- 1/2 Kg

2. Onion,sliced-2 medium

3. Ginger ,finely chopped- 1 tsp

4. Green chilies, cut vertically- 2 nos

5. Curry leaves-3 to 4 sprigs

6. Water-1 cup( or as required)

7. Coconut oil- as required

8. Salt- to taste

To grind together:

1. Ginger,chopped-1 tbsp

2. Garlic,chopped-1 tbsp

3. Kashmiri chili powder-3/4 to 1 tbsp

4. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

5. Coriander powder- 1 tbsp

6. Fennel seeds- 1/2 tsp

7. Cinnamon - 1" piece

8. Cloves-2 nos

9. Cardamom-2 nos

10. Star anise- 1 small

11. Whole black pepper- 1/2 tsp

Method: Combine all the ingredients listed under ' to grind together' in a blender. Grind it to a paste. Heat oil in pan/pressure cooker, add the sliced onion, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until onion turns soft. Add the ground masala and fry until oil starts to separate. Add beef and mix well. Add water and salt to taste, cover and cook until beef is done. Uncover and cook for few more minutes or until gravy turns thick. Serve with rice/parotta/tapioca. Adjust the quantity of black pepper according to your taste. Garnish with green chilies, if desired.

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