Kerala Style Beef Fry / Beef Ularthiyadhu

 For less than the cost of a Big Mac, fries and a Coke, you can buy a loaf of fresh bread and some good cheese or roast beef, which you will enjoy much more. - Steve Albini

I was first introduced to Beef by my husband. In my growing up years, I was a vegetarian. Chicken was forced down my throat. My quota was one piece of chicken fry without any bones. Thats the maximum I could take. As always, my brothers were happy that I did not eat meat. They never understood why someone has to be forced to have chicken / mutton. I on the other hand, was happy with my vegetables.


Though I have heard that Beef was cooked at my Ammamma's house in Mahe we as kids never got to eat it. My aunt is a great Beef fan. Beef was something I have heard about in stories.

Things changed after my wedding. ( You will get to see this sentence very often in my blog. My family and friends will agree in unison ) I first had beef from a restaurant. I liked it instantly. Then again from a thattukada in Tellicherry. Well, no words. All those eating has led me to this == > Beef is cooked here in my kitchen. I can actually hear the Vegetarian in me screaming her head off.  

Recipe Source : The Suriani Kitchen by Lathika George.

Ingredients :

Beef - Cut into cubes - 500 gms
Water - 6 cups
Coriander - Ground - 3 Tbsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Crushed Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies - slit - 2
Ginger - cut into thin strips - 1 inch piece
Curry Leaves - 2 springs
Vinegar - 1 tsp

Keep Aside :

Coconut - cut into 1/2 inch pieces - 1 cup

For Frying :

Coconut Oil - 4 Tbsps
Garlic - 5-6 - Large - sliced lengthwise
Shallots - Sliced - 1 cup

How to make :

1. Wash and clean the beef.
2. Mix together beef and all the above masalas. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
3. Cook beef in a deep pot with 6 cups of water. Cook uncovered for 45 minutes over medium heat.
4. When the beef is cooked and tender, add the cut coconut pieces and cook further till all the water has almost evaporated.
5. Heat the coconut oil in a thick bottomed skillet

6. Fry the garlic and shallots till they are lightly browned.

7. Add the cooked meat mixture and stir fry over low heat till the meat is browned.
8. Serve hot with rice.