Beef Stew
Tender beef slow-cooked with potatoes, green chillies, and whole spices in a thin, ivory-white first-press coconut milk sauce. Milder than the bold dry fry, this Sunday staple is always served with appam for the classic Syrian Christian breakfast combination.
Cuisines
Travancore
Kerala
Kerala Christian
Best for
Breakfast
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 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 | onion, thinly sliced |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, minced |
| 2 | green chilies, slit |
| 1 sprig | curry leaves |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | black pepper powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 2 | tomatoes, chopped |
| 1 cup | coconut milk |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add sliced onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- 4 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, and garam masala. Sauté for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
- 5 Add the beef cubes and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
- 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
- 7 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and add salt to taste. Mix well.
- 8 Close the pressure cooker with the lid and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the beef is tender.
- 9 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and simmer the stew for another 5 minutes to thicken the gravy if needed.
- 10 Serve hot with rice or bread.
Tips
For an authentic taste, use freshly ground spices and fresh coconut milk.