Beary Beef Curry

Beary Beef Curry

Beary Beef Curry

Tender beef cooked in a thick, Tulu-spiced coconut-based masala with dried red chillies, pepper, and coriander seeds — a significant dish in the Beary Muslim household, the slow-cooked beef absorbing the layered masala flavours over low heat.

Cuisines

Beary

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

300 grams beef, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 handful coriander leaves, chopped
— salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods, sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies, cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. 5 Add beef cubes and sauté until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  7. 7 Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8 Pour in coconut milk and water, stir to combine.
  9. 9 Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes or until the beef is tender.
  10. 10 Add garam masala and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a few curry leaves while sautéing the spices.