Each piece of meat is different. The thickness, water content, fat density, and position of bones all affect its cooking time. A fatty cut of beef takes longer to cook. In this beef thoran recipe, we use only the meat portion without bones. Beef is a red meat, and a properly cooked red meat is dark and firm to touch. So, cook until the meat is firm.
In this recipe, beef pieces are shredded using a mixer. The masala is prepared separately and mixed with shredded coconut along with fennel seeds.
Make sure to keep the flame at a medium level so that the prepared masala, coconut, and beef blend well with each other, providing a delicious taste to our taste buds. If you want to try an easy and flavorful beef recipe, here’s a simple one for you.
Ingredients
- Beef (cut into small cubes) – 500 g
- Grated coconut – 1.5 cups
- Chopped onion – 2
- Ginger – 1-inch piece
- Garlic pods – 6
- Fennel seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- Green chillies – 2
- Dry red chillies – 2
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon
- Kashmiri chilli powder – 2 teaspoons
- Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
Method of Preparation
- Cook the beef in a pressure cooker by adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- Heat oil in a kadai and add onions and dry red chillies.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and sauté until the onions become translucent.
- Now add chopped ginger and garlic.
- Further, add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and pepper powder.
- Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Grind the grated coconut along with fennel seeds and then add it to the kadai.
- Crush the beef using a mixer grinder and mix it with the prepared masala.
- Adjust the salt and pepper as per taste.
- Serve hot with boiled rice, chapati, or your preferred accompaniment.
Enjoy your homemade beef thoran with its rich flavors and enticing aroma!
