Nadan Beef Curry / Spicy Kerala Style Beef Curry
Nadan Beef Curry / Spicy Kerala Beef Curry is a popular dish in Kerala, a flavorful, Spicy
Beef Curry which pairs well with rice, Appams or Rotis. A classic Sunday dish in many
homes, this is deliciously spicy and a much coveted dish in Toddy shops. The spiciness
and the aroma of Masalas will get you hooked. In Thattukada or street food joints, this is
in high demand with Parottas. Nadan Beef Curry is also popular in Kerala Toddy Shops
(Beef Shappu Curry).
All said, it is not very advisable to consume red meat as it can increase your risk for
heart diseases, diabetics etc. I have cut down on red meat and try to lessen the effects
by serving Dal curry with chappathis and adding vegetables to Nadan Beef curry like
Beef with Kaya, Beef with Koorkka, Beef with Mushroom or Beef with Potato etc.. Once
in a while indulging is fine, but don’t forget to compensate by exercising.
Coming back to the recipe, Nadan Beef Curry is a very spicy dish like those served in
Toddy shops (Shappu) or Thattukada. Enjoy with Palappam, Idiyappam, Rice, Naan or
Rotis.
Ingredients:
Beef (Buffalo Meat) : 1 kg.
Small Onion : 6 – 8 nos.
Green chilies : 2 nos.
Ginger : 1 inch piece
Garlic : 8 – 10 cloves
Coriander Powder : 1 tbsp
Chili Powder : 1 tbsp
Pepper Powder : 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder : ½ tsp
Garam Masala : 1 tsp
Vinegar : 1 tbsp
Onion : 2 nos. (medium)
Curry leaves : 3 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste : 1 tbsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder : 1 ½ tsp
Turmeric Powder : ½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder : ½ tsp
Perumjeerah (Aniseed) : ½ tsp
Tomato : 1 big
Coconut Oil : as required
Method:
Wash and drain the beef pieces. Marinate with chopped Small onions, garlic, Ginger,
coriander powder, chili, Turmeric, Pepper, Garam Masala powder, vinegar, slit green
chilies and salt. Keep it aside for half an hour. Pressure cook the beef till done.
Heat oil in a Kadai, sauté the sliced onions and curry leaves. Once it is limp, add ginger
garlic paste. Fry for some more time. Mix and add chili, turmeric, Garam Masala,
Perumjeerah powder. Roast and add chopped tomatoes. Once the tomatoes are
mashed, add the cooked Beef with water. Combine and bring to a boil.
Adjust the salt. Let it simmer for some time till the gravy attains correct thickness. Serve
hot.