Beef Ularthiyathu

I have taken a long break from my blogging world. I know this is unacceptable from a person who keeps on updating her blog very frequently , sometimes even twice a day. I am back with a delicacy from the God's Own Country - Kerala. Two things which are considered unavoidable - a must serve  in any Syrian Christian families during Christmas or Easter are beef and dishes prepared with coconut. I should say I am not a big fan of both of these. I am happy that I am not so fond of it especially while reading articles related to the consumption of red meat. But 'A' is a hard core beef lover. I surprised him by making his favourite beef preparation with coconut shells. Cooking has always been a fun activity for me to do and I especially love the smile that erupts on sweet hubby’s face when he comes home and sees a bunch of treats ready for him! 

Recipe source : My Mom


Ingredients

Roast with oil

Corriander powder -4 1/2 Tbs

Chilli powder - 1 Tbs

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Roast and powder

8 each of  cardamom, cinnamom and cloves

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Jeera - 1 tsp

Onion - 1 , Sliced long

Mince

Green chillies - 8

Ginger - 1 big piece

Garlic Cloves - 1 handful

Vinegar - 2 Tbs

Beef - 1 kg

Coconut shell - 3/4 cup

Onions - 2

Salt - To taste

Method

Remove the coconut from the shell, cut the brown skin with a knife, Cut the pieces into thin long pieces.Wash and keep. Add all the items as they are ready to the meat and mix. Keep for 15 minutes. Then cook in pressure cooker with weight with 1/4 glass water for 8 - 20 minutes depending upon the beef. When cooked, boil till the water content is gone.

Heat oil. Add 2 onions. When transluscent , add the cooked meat and the coconut and roast. Shouldn't be fried too much.

I am sending it to this month's kerala kitchen contest.

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