Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Beef for Pressure Cooking

   Take 1 kg of beef, cut into small pieces. Add 5 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and 1.5 tablespoons of turmeric powder to the beef.

2. 2.Pressure Cook the Beef

   Close the pressure cooker and cook for 5 whistles until the beef is tender. Reserve the broth for later use.

3. 3.Prepare the Gravy Base - Sauté Spices and Onion

   Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon each of whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom) and 2 pandan leaves. Sauté for a few seconds. Add 1 large sliced onion and sauté on low flame for 2 minutes until it changes color.

4. 4.Sauté Tomatoes and Green Chilies

   Add 1 large chopped tomato and 2 green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the tomato becomes juicy.

5. 5.Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and Spices

   Add 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and sauté on low flame for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears. Add 1.5 tablespoons of chili powder and 0.5 tablespoon of turmeric powder. Sauté well in oil until the spices are fragrant and the oil separates.

6. 6.Add Cooked Beef

   Add the pressure-cooked beef pieces (without the broth) to the sautéed masala. Mix well to coat the beef with the spices.

7. 7.Add Cumin, Pepper, and Salt

   Add 1 tablespoon of cumin powder, 1 tablespoon of pepper powder, and 1 tablespoon of salt (or to taste). Mix thoroughly.

8. 8.Incorporate Curd

   Add 2 tablespoons of thick curd to the beef mixture. Mix well until combined.

9. 9.Add Beef Broth

   Pour 1 cup of the reserved beef broth (from pressure cooking) into the pan. Mix well.

10. 10.Simmer the Gravy

    Cover the pan and let it simmer for 10 minutes on high flame, allowing the flavors to meld and the raw smell of spices to dissipate.

11. 11.Add Coriander Powder

    Add 1.5 tablespoons of coriander powder and mix thoroughly into the gravy.

12. 12.Incorporate Coconut Paste

    Add 2 tablespoons of ground coconut paste. Mix well and bring the gravy to a boil.

13. 13.Garnish and Serve

    Once the gravy comes to a boil, sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves on top. Turn off the gas. The tasty Kerala-style beef gravy is now ready to serve.