Keralan Chilli Beef

Ingredients;
Boneless Beef-1/2kg,cut into thin long strips
Onions-2,medium,ground
Garlic-2 to 3 tbsp,minced
Green chillies-2 to 3,finely chopped
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp(optional)
Pepper powder-1/4tsp
Red chilli powder-2tsp
Dry chillies-2
Coriander leaves-2sprigs,finely chopped
Mint leaves8 to 10
Sauces-soya-2tbsp,chilli-2tbsp,tomato-2tbsp
Salt as per taste
Oil-2tbsp

Coat the beef with turmeric salt and pepper.Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles.When the cooker cools down.Cook without lid to evaporate any water.In a heat the oil.Now add garlic and after few seconds add in the green chillies.Saute it for as minute.Do not allow it to brown.Add in the ground onion.Saute for 5 or more mins until the raw taste is gone.In a grinder add the red chillies,herbs and chilli powder. Grind to form a smooth paste.Add this to the onion mix.Saute it dry.Add the cooked beef and all the 3 sauces.Mix well on a medium flame for 3 to 4 mins.
Serve with rotis,bread or appam.

Keralan Beef Curry

Ingredients;
Beef-1kg,
Onion-2,finely chopped
Ginger-1/2inch,finely chopped
Garlic-2,finely chopped
Curry leaves-2sprigs
Potato-1 large
Chilli powder-11/2tbsp
Coriander powder-2tbsp
Garam masala-1 tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Coconut milk-1/2cup
Vinegar-3tbsp
Coconut chips-3tbsp
Salt as per taste
Oil-3tbsp

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker.Fry the coconut chips until golden coloured. Remove this out and then add in the onions,ginger, garlic and curry leaves.Saute it until the onion the onions slightly browns.Add in the beef and allow the meat to brown uniformly.Add in the spices and salt.Roast the spices.Pour in the vinegar.Mix well.Drop in the whole unpeeled potato.Close the cooker and allow to cook for 3 whistles.When the cooker cools down cut the potato into wedges.Add this back into the meat.Pour in the coconut milk and allow the curry to cook for another 10-mins.Add in the fried coconut chips.
Serve with appam, bread, rotis or rice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Biryani Recipe- One for All

This biryani recipe is tried and tested many times and it has never failed.The best thing about this is it can be used for any non vegeterian biryanis;be it red meat,white meat,fish or egg.

Ingredients;
Meat-750gms
Basmati rice-2cups
Onion-2,finely chopped
Ginger-1 inch
Garlic-1whole bulb
Green chillies-6 to8
Tomatoes-5,medium,roughly chopped
Whole spices-2cardamom,cloves-4,bayleaf-1 cinnamon-2inch,whole pepper-1tsp
Turmeric-1/4tsp
Garam Masala-1/2tsp(optional)
Butter-2tbsp
Nuts and raisins
Coriander leaves-3,finely chopped
Salt as per taste
Water.

In a pan boil enough water with salt and 2cardamoms.Add in washed rice and cook it until done.Drain and keep it aside.
If using red meat,add salt and turmeric to it and pressure cook for 3 to4 whistles or until the meat is tender.Mince together the ginger garlic and greenchillies.In a heavy bottom deep pan,add oil.When the oil heats throw in the whole spices.After few seconds add the ginger garlic chilli minced.Roast it for a minute and then add the onions.Sprinkle some salt to sweat the onions.When the onions are cooked add in the turmeric(if not used earlier) and garam masala.Add the tomatoes and cook on a medium flame until the tomatoes are completely mashed.Now add in the meat,if using white meat or fish allow it to cook in this sauce.If required add water/stock.If using red meat add the cooked meat and the stock.When the meat is cooked allow the sauce to thicken.Heat the butter and fry the nuts and raisins.Now put 3/4th of cooked rice on top of the meat gravy.Sprinkle the coriander leaves and pour half of the butter with nuts and raisins.Add remaining rice and sprinkle remaining coriander leaves and nuts and raisins.Close the lid and allow to cook on a low flame for 5 mins..Let it rest for 10mins.Mix the meat with the rice.
Serve with cold raita,poppadum and pickle!!!!

If using fish ,I prefer not to use garam masala.
If making egg biriyani,boil the egg and make shallow cuts on it.
If you use spices such as chilli powder or garam masala,you may use some yogurt.

Beef-Soya chunk Kheema

Ingredients;
Beef-1/2kg
Soya chunk-1cup,soaked and drained
Fresh peas-1/2cup
Potatoes-2,cut into cubes
Onons-2 medium,finely chopped
Tomatoes-2,chopped
Ginger-1/2inch,minced
Garlic-3cloves,minced
Coriander leaves-3sprigs,finely chopped
Chilli powder-11/2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
Coconut chips-3tbsp
Water-21/2cups
Oil 2tbsp
Salt as per taste

In a food processor mince the beef and soya chunks together.In a pressure cooker add 1tbsp oil,splutter the mustard seeds.Add in the onions,ginger and garlic and saute it for 3 to 4 mins on a medium flame.Next add in the chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala,turmeric and salt.Saute it for a minute and then add the tomatoes.Allow it to cook until the tomatoes soften.Add in the mince,peas and potatoes.Pour in the water.Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles.Allow the cooker to cool down.Next add the pepper powder,adjust the salt.Sprinkle in the coriander leaves.In a pan add remaining 1tbsp oil and fry the coconut chips until brown.pour this over the curry and close the lid .Leave it for 10 mins.
Serve with rice,chappati or bread!!!!!!!

You may use lamb or mutton mince

Adjust  the spices as per your taste

Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients;
Beef-500gms,cut into cubes
Celery-2stems,chopped
Carrot-1,chopped into cubes
Potato-1,large,chopped into small cubes
Onion-1,sliced lengthwise
Garlic-2cloves,crushed
Bay leaves-2
Thyme-1sprig
Stock/Water-11/2cup
Plain flour-1tbsp
Salt and Pepper as per taste
Oil/Butter-2tbsp

Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the beef.Now heat oil in a pan and brown the meat.After few mins sprinkle the flour and continue tossing it to avoid burning the flour.Add the meat in a saucepan or crock pot followed by the celery,carrot ,potato,thyme and bayleaves.Into the oil remaining in the pan add the onion and garlic and let it cook until translucent.Then add the stock and gently stir well.When it boils add it to the meat in the pot.Allow to boil for 5 mins and then leave it on a medium flame for 40 to 45 mins until the meat is cooked and the stew is of desired consistency.Adjust the seasoning.
Serve hot!!!!!!!!

Guiness beer can be used instead of water to give it the pure Irish flavour
You may use lamb.
If using meat on  bone,take the meat out at last,shred it into pieces and allow into cook in the stew for 2 mins before serving

Thattukada Beef Fry

I must admit that we both are thattukada fans.This time on vacation, visit to these shops was a strict no- no becos of the headlines that gave the food chain a rough ride.I wasn't brave enough to give it a try.
So why not make that delicious beef fry at home.Its fascinating to serve it the same way as we get it from the thattukadas.

Ingredients;
Beef-1kg
Onions-2,sliced lengthwise
Ginger-1inch
Garlic-1pod
Green chillies-5
Curry leaves-1sprig
Chilli powder-11/2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Fennel powder-1tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Oil-3 to 4 tbsp(coconut oil preferred)
Coconut pieces-3 to 4 tbsp
Salt as per taste

Coat the beef with turmeric and 1/2tsp salt.Pressure cook it for 3 whistles.Now open the cooker when it cools down.Let the water evaporate by cooking in it with lid open.Grind together the garlic,ginger and greenchillies.
Heat the oil in a pan.Add the ginger,garlic and chillies mince and let it roast.When half done add the onions ,cuury leaves,coconut pieces and stir fry on a medium flame until cooked.Now add the chilli,coriander,garam masala and fennel powder.Roast it for a minute or two and then add the beef Now mix well.Let the beef coat in the spices on a low flame.Stir well to avoid the masala from burning.It will take 5 to 6 mins to make beef dry.
Serve with appam,parathas or rice!!!!!!!!!

Beef Korma

Ingredients;
Beef-1kg,boneless
Potatoes-2
Onions-2,medium,finely chopped
Tomatoes2,finely chopped
Pepper powder-2tsp
Garam Masala-1tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Green chillies-3
Ginger-1inch
Garlic-3cloves
Coconut milk-1/2cup
Oil-3tbsp
Salt as per taste
Water-100mls

Heat the oil in a pan and saute the onions and tomatoes well.Add the salt to make it cook faster.In a grinder add the ginger,garlic,chillies,pepper,coriander and garam masala powder and grind it well.Add this to the onions and tomatoes.Roast it for a minute and then add he beef.Let it cook on a medium flame until all the water ooze out of the beef and is coated with the spices.Now in a pressure cooker add the beef mix, potatoes and 100 mls water and cook for 3 to 4 whistles.Open the cooker when it cools down.Add the coconut milk and heat.Switch the flame off before i boils.
Serve with rotis,rice or appams!!!!!!!!

Courtesy;Anjaline Alfred

Shepherd's /Cottage Pie

Ingredients;
For the mince;
Beef/Lamb-1/2kg,minced
Onion-1,medium,chopped
Garlic-2 cloves,chopped
Green peas-1/2cup
Carrot,-1grated
Thyme-1sprig,chopped
Rosemary-1sprig
Worcestershire sauce-2tbsp
Chilli paste/powder-1tsp
Tomato-1,medium,finely chopped or tomato paste-2tbsp
Red wine-1/2cup
Beef stock/water-1/2cup
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Plain flour-1tbsp(optional)
Salt as per taste
For the mash:
Potatoes-4,large,peeled and cubed
Egg-1
Parmesan cheese-1/2cup
Butter-50gms
Crushed pepper-1/2tsp
Salt as per taste

In a saucepan boil water with 1 tsp salt and let the potatoes cook.Meanwhile heat oil in a pan.Add the garlic to it.When the flavours have infused into the oil add the onion with some salt.Saute till half cooked.Add the minced beef.Brown the meat well.Add the peas,carrot,rosemary and thyme.Stir fry it on a medium flame.Season with pepper and salt.Add in the worcestershire sauce and the chilli and tomato paste.Mix and add in the red wine,followed by stock.Close the lid and allow the mince to cook for 15mins.Add more water if required in between to avoid burning.When the meat is cooked allow the gravy to thicken.You may opt to add flour to thicken it fast(I did not do that).
Now mash the potatoes to a smooth form.Add in the butter,parmesan cheese,egg,pepper and salt.Mix it well.Take a casserole and add in the mince.Top it up with creamy layer of mashed potatoes.Draw streaks on the mash with a fork.Allow to cook in the oven for 15 to 20 mins,until the top turns golden coloured.
Serve!!!!!!!!!!!

*I used red potatoes cos it cook faster
*Parmesan is a must to get a very  flavourful mash
*Serve with veggies of your choice

Beef Ullarthiyathu

Ingredients;
Beef on the bone-1/2kg


For the marination;
Chilli powder-11/2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Pepper powder-1tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Salt-1tsp
Ginger Garlic-2tbsp,minced
Green chillies-3,slit lengthwise
Curry leaves-2sprigs


For tempering;
Coconut/Refined oil-2tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Shallots-10 to 15,sliced lengthwise
Garlic-2 cloves with the skin on,crushed
Red chillies-3,cut into 1inch pieces
Coconut chips-3tbsp
Curry leaves-1sprig.

Add the ingredients for marination and coat the beef well.Let it sit for 30 mins.Pressure cook it for 4 whistles(Add 2 to 3 tbsp of water if required to prevent burning).Switch off the flame and leave it to rest.Open the cooker ,if there is some water,switch on the flame and cook it till the water evaporates.Stir it in between to prevent sticking on to the bottom.Heat the oil in a pan.Splutter the mustard seeds and then add the ingredients for tempering.Stir fry it until the shallots and coconut chips are golden coloured.Add the cooked beef and allow the tempering to coat it.

Serve with appams,rice,chappatis or bread!!!!!!!!!

Chilli Beef

This is a Kerala speciality and something I have never tasted.So this recipe is as per my H's tastebud.

Ingredients
Beef-1kg,cut into thin 1 to 11/2 inch long pieces
Bell pepper-1,thinly sliced 1 inch long
Onion-3 medium,finely chopped
Ginger-1inch,finely chopped
Garlic-5 to 6 pods,finely chopped
Red chilli powder-2tsp
Pepper powder-3tbsp
Soya sauce-3 to 4 tbsp
Tomato sauce-2tbsp
Oil-3tbsp
Salt as per taste
Corn flour-2tsp
Water-2 to 3 tbsp

Add the ginger,garlic,soya sauce,chilli $ pepper powder,salt to the beef.Let it cook.You may add some water if required.When its done let the water evaporate.In another pan,heat oil add the onions and bell pepper.Saute it for 2 mins but do not cook it too much.Now add the beef followed by the tomato sauce.Mix well and add the diluted corn flour mix.Let it stay on the stove till the sauce thickens and coats the beef(for 1 minute).

Garnish with spring  onions.Serve with parathas or chappathi!!!!!!!!
Spring onions to garnish

Thallessery Biriyani/Rice cooked with Meat and Spices

Ingredients;
Beef on bone/Mutton-1kg
Basmati Rice-500 gms,in thalessery biriyani we use the tiny biriyani rice,if available
Garam masala-3 to4 tbsp(I used Shan's Memon Mutton Biriyani Mix)
Onion-5 meium,finely chopped
Tomatoes-3,cubed
Ginger garlic paste-1tbsp
Green chillies-8 to 10,minced or crushed
Ghee or oil-to deep fry
Salt as per taste
Nuts and Raisins for garnish.
Coriander ,Mint leaves -finely chopped,a handful

Coat the Beef with the powdered masala.Leave it to marinate.Meanwhile,heat oil or ghee and add the chopped onions(Its called Bista).Deep fry it until brown.Remove the onions and fry the nuts and raisins until golden brown.
Boil water in a sauce pan with 1 tsp of salt.Add washed rice and cook until 50 to 60 percent done.
In a pan add 2 tbsp of oil and add the tomatoes.When tomatoes are half done add the ginger garlic and green chillies.Saute it till oil separates.Now add the marinated beef,3/4th bista and let it cook for 10 to 15 mins.You may add 2 to 3 tbsps water if its too dry.
Take an ovenfriendly vessel.Pour the beef with the gravy into it.Now add 3/4th rice on top.Sprinkle some bista,nuts,raisins and chopped herbs.Add the remaining rice.Again garnish with bista,herbs and nuts.Sprinkle yellow colour or saffron milk on top.Cook it in a preheated oven at 160 to 180 deg cel for 45 to 50 mins.

Serve with raita,poppadums or pickles!!!!!!!!

Beef Dum Biriyani

I love making biriyanis and eating it too.But there is an incompleteness if u haven't made a Dum Biriyani.ForDum Biriyani  you cook the meat with the rice.I think I was very brave to try it with beef.Initially I thought I will try it with chicken cos its safe as chicken cooks easily.But I love to take risks and this time it was well paid off.The beef was so soft that it cud be separated from the bone so easily.

Beef-1kg,boneless or on the bone
Basmati rice-2 cups,soaked in water
Pepper powder-2tsp
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste-1tbsp


Marinate;
Whole spices-3 to 4 cloves,cardamoms,cinnamon 1 inch,bay leaves,1tsp pepper
Chilli powder-1tbsp
Turmeric-1tsp
Cumin powder-2tsp
Black cumin seeds-1tsp
Cumin seeds-1tsp
Green chilli-3 roughly chopped
Coriander leaves-2 sprig
Mint leaves- 10
Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
Fried onions-11/2 cup
Curd-1 cup
Salt as per taste
Refined oil/ghee-2tbsp


Garnish
Coriander leaves,mint leaves a handful and 2 green chillies-minced together
Fried onions
Nuts and raisins-3tbsp
Black cumin seeds-2tsp
Saffron boiled with milk-1/2 cup(optional)

Coat the beef with turmeric,salt , pepper 2tbsp water and let it cook for 10 mins.(I would skip this step if I am using chicken or tender lamb or mutton.).Let the water that ooze out be evaporated.
Now after it cool down,add the ingredients for marination and leave it for 30 to 45 mins.
Meanwhile cook the  rice till its 70% done.For Dum biriyani You need 40%,60% and 80% cooked rice.But I did not follow that cos I am making a small quantity.Strain the rice.Take a deep oven friendly pan.Layer the meat at the base.Add half of the rice and sprinkle the herbs,nuts,black cumin and saffron milk.Add the second half and garnish with fried onions,herbs,nuts and saffron milk.Put a tight lid on.I used aluminium foil.
Leave in a preheated oven for 60 mins at 250 deg cel.
If you are using stove then use a heavy bottom pan or use a frying pan for the base.
Wallah!!!!!!Your Beef Dum Biriyani is ready....

Serve hot with raitas,poppadums or pickles.!!!!!!!!!

Courtesy :Vahrehvah