KERALA BEEF FRY / Nadan Beef Fry

Ingredients for Nadan Beef Fry:

Beef : 1kg

Shallots : 1Cup, chopped finely / 2onions

Garlic : 5cloves, chopped finely

Ginger : 1inch piece, chopped finely

Green chilies : 3, sliced 

Chili powder : 1tbsp

Turmeric powder : 1/2tsp

Coriander Powder : 2tbsp

Pepper corns : 2tsp

Cinnamon : 2inch piece

Cardamom : 4

Cloves : 5

Star anise : 2

Bay leaf : 1

Garam Masala : 1tsp

Fennel Powder : 1/2tsp

Eastern Meat masala : 1/2tsp

Salt 

Curry Leaves : 2spring

Coconut Oil : 2tbsp + 2tsp

Method :

1. Heat a skillet/pan and dry roast the cinnamon, cloves, star anise, Pepper corns, bay leaf, chilli powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, garam masala and turmeric powder in the same order.Let it cool and then grind to make a powder. Add enough salt and marinate the beef pieces in this for 1hour.

2. Heat oil in a Pressure cooker and add bay leaf, curry leaves, shallots, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Saute well till everything turns to golden brown.

3. Now add marinated beef and combine well. Add eastern masala and continue to saute for 2minutes and close the cooker. Pressure cook the beef with 1/4cup of water for 3-4 whistles. Keep aside to release the pressure slowly.

4. Transfer the contents of cooker into a non-stick pan and saute well. When the gravy becomes thick and starts to leave from the sides add remaining coconut oil and fry till you get a dry , spicy and dark Kerala beef fry / Nadan Beef Fry.