Beef Stew

Beef Stew

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

Build a full meal around Beef Stew

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

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

Ingredients

Beef 300 grams Beef , cut into cubes
coconut oil 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Onion 1 Onion , thinly sliced
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Tomato 2 Tomato , chopped
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, and garam masala. Sauté for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
  5. 5 Add the beef cubes and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
  6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
  7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and water, and add salt to taste. Mix well.
  8. 8 Close the pressure cooker with the lid and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the beef is tender.
  9. 9 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and simmer the stew for another 5 minutes to thicken the gravy if needed.
  10. 10 Serve hot with rice or bread.

Tips

For an authentic taste, use freshly ground spices and fresh coconut milk.