MASALA BEEF WITH GINGER AND CURRY LEAF

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This is a real delight for the beef eaters. The roots of this recipe are Portuguese; it's widely prepared among the Syrian Christians in Kerala, India. Basically you cut the beef into small cubes and fry in the spicy ingredients. It's so yummy and it goes well with white rice.

Provided by Deepak Mathew

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 bay leaves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
5 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
10 whole black peppercorns
2 pounds beef tenderloin, cubed
3 cups chopped onion, divided
5 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup coconut oil
¼ teaspoon whole mustard seeds
4 fresh curry leaves
2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the masala powder: Grind the bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds and peppercorns in a spice grinder until mixture is a fine powder.
  • Place the beef cubes, masala powder, 2 cups chopped onion, green chiles, grated fresh ginger, garlic and turmeric in a large, heavy pot. Add water to cover (about 1 cup) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until beef is cooked through. Add salt. Stir and continue to simmer about 10 minutes or until mixture is almost dry, but do not allow it to burn (add a bit more water, if necessary). Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately add remaining 1 cup chopped onion and stir over medium heat until onions soften and begin to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add curry leaves and cook until brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the beef mixture, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until nicely browned and heated through, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 450.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Saiam Boy
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


x1 krizuu
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I'm a vegetarian, but I made this dish with tofu instead of beef. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed all the flavors of the sauce and it was so delicious. I would definitely make this dish again with tofu.


Tariq Jatt112
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover roast beef and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Enock Kiprohrono420
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Shuja Haider
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of flavors. The beef is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with basmati rice and a side of yogurt.


Sanwal Niazi
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with basmati rice and a side of naan bread.


Mariana Sannetjie
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Limon Vai
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I'm a vegetarian, but I made this dish with tofu instead of beef. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed all the flavors of the sauce and it was so delicious. I would definitely make this dish again with tofu.


Jarna Akter Mim Jarna Akter Mim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some leftover roast beef and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Sserunjogi Hakisam
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasan Abdallah
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Kamilo Alfaro
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the beef was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Fozia fozia
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The beef is always tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, too. It's so easy and convenient.


Nun Yassin
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The beef was so flavorful and the ginger and curry leaves added a nice touch. I served it with basmati rice and a side of yogurt. My husband and I both loved it!


Selam Ademasu
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This masala beef was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the beef was so tender. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. Will definitely be making this again.