Nadan Beef Curry

Method

1. 1

   Prepare beef: Cut 750g beef into medium cubes. Wash well. Marinate with 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala and salt. Marinate 1 hour.

2. 2

   Make coconut paste: Blend half cup fresh grated coconut with 4 garlic cloves to a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Fry shallots: Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil. Add 2 cups sliced shallots and fry on medium heat 12-15 minutes until very dark golden.

4. 4

   Add whole spices: Add 3 cardamoms, 3 cloves and 1 cinnamon stick. Fry 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Add ginger-garlic and tomatoes: Add 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste then 3 chopped tomatoes. Cook 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Add spice powders: Add 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1.5 tsp coriander powder and half tsp turmeric. Fry 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add coconut paste: Add coconut paste. Fry 5 minutes until oil separates.

8. 8

   Add marinated beef: Add beef. Toss well. Add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Pressure cook: Cover and pressure cook 6-8 whistles until beef is very tender.

10. 10

    Serve: Open and cook uncovered 8 minutes to thicken. Add 1 tsp garam masala. Adjust salt. Nadan beef curry is rich and deeply spiced. Serve with appam, pathiri or rice.