Kerala Style Kallushapu Beef Fry

Ingredients
Beef - ½ kg, cleaned & cut into small-medium size cubes
For Marination
Small onion - 1 cup, crushed

Ginger & garlic- 1½ tbsp, crushed
Crushed red chilli - 1 - 1½ tbsp

Coriander powder - 1½ - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1- 1½ tsp
Thengakothu (bite size coconut pieces) - ¾- 1 cup
Vinegar - 2 tsp
Salt

For tempering

Coconut oil
Curry leaves

Instructions

Marinate the cleaned beef pieces with the ingredients listed under marination (number 2 ingredients). Keep it aside for 15-20 mins. Add 2 tbsp of water to this & pressure cook till the beef is done(the cooking time of beef depends on the type of beef used). Keep the cooker closed for 20-25 mins. Open the cooker & if there is any excess water in the beef, cook till the water is dried completely.
Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan & add tons of curry leaves. Fry it for few seconds. Add the cooked beef. Give it a good stir. Cook on low flame till the beef becomes black in colour. If the beef appears to dry in between, add a little oil & continue cooking. It will take around 10-15 mins. Dont forget to give a stir in between. That's all ...the shappu beef fry is ready!