Kerala Style Beef Pepper Dry Roast

Initial Preparation:

1. Clean and wash the beef pieces; Drain the water completely and keep it aside.
2. Grind together the ginger, garlic and make a fine paste. Set aside.
3. Grind together the peppercorns, fennel seeds and make coarse powder. Set aside.
4. In a pressure cooker, add in the beef pieces, turmeric powder and salt.
5. Add enough water to cook the beef pieces, mix well and cook till the beef is tender or 3-5 whistles over medium heat. Remove from heat and let it cool.
6. When the pressure is settled down, open the cooker and cook uncovered till the gravy becomes thick on medium flame and set aside. Stir occasionally.

Beef Roast Preparation:

1. Heat coconut oil in a heavy bottomed big pan, fry the dried red chillies for few seconds.
2. Add in the sliced onions, one sprig curry leaves and sauté until the onions are slightly brown in color on low-medium heat.
3. Add in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell leaves.
4. Then add the crushed peppercorn-fennel seed mixture and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add in the cooked beef along with thick gravy into the pan and combine well. Check for salt.
6. Add in the pepper powder, remaining curry leaves and sauté till the curry becomes dry on low flame.
7. Serve hot/warm.