Nadan Beef Curry

Ingredients

• - 400g beef
• - 1 fresh coconut (thick and thin milk extracted)
• - 2 tbsp coconut oil
• - 2 shallots
• - 2 green chillies
• - 1/2 inch ginger
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - 1/4 tsp turmeric
• - Salt to taste

Method

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. Make coconut paste: Blend half cup fresh grated coconut with 4 garlic cloves to a smooth paste.
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. Add whole spices: Add 3 cardamoms, 3 cloves and 1 cinnamon stick. Fry 30 seconds.
5. Add ginger-garlic and tomatoes: Add 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste then 3 chopped tomatoes. Cook 8 minutes.
6. Add spice powders: Add 1.5 tsp red chilli powder, 1.5 tsp coriander powder and half tsp turmeric. Fry 3 minutes.
7. Add coconut paste: Add coconut paste. Fry 5 minutes until oil separates.
8. Add marinated beef: Add beef. Toss well. Add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil.
9. Pressure cook: Cover and pressure cook 6-8 whistles until beef is very tender.
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.