BEEF ROAST - KERALA KALLU SHAPPU STYLE

     The culture of Toddy shop, colloquially called 'KALLU SHAPPU', is inbound within Kerala's Cuisine.  Though sought out for its so-called speciality Kallu/Toddy, it is also noteworthy for its typical Naadan Curries and Side dishes it caters.  Age-old shacks which can be seen in the lanes and outskirts of Kerala with self-advertised boards, saying KALLU KADA/TODDY SHOP is a favourite hang-out of the locality.  Small shacks or structures built with a simple outlook, plain floors with creaky wooden benches and tables where they serve their unique & traditional grubs.
    Along with the heady Toddy, comes along a long list of dishes.  Kappa Puzhungiyathu(Steamed Tapiocas), quite a variety of Fish Curries, Fish Fries, Meen Pollichathu, seafood specialties like Prawns/Shrimps, Mussels, Crab, Squid and least to mention, the Kerala favourite Beef Roast/Fry/Curry etc., Even recipes prepared with Tharavu(Duck) has its own place in their menu. A typical Bar Grub served in a Kallu Shappu has become a cuisine re-known on its own as Kallu Kada Specialties.
     Even Television Channels have gone to the extent of telecasting a show, showcasing various Toddy Shops in & around Kerala. The highlight of the show was the food served there.  The uniqueness of these dishes is that they are prepared in Thani Naadan Style where they lavishly use local spices and 'COCONUT OIL', which bring out the authentic taste and flavour of 'GODS OWN COUNTRY'.
Cuisine - Kerala
Course - Side Dish
Spice Level - High
Difficulty - Medium
Serves - 3-4
Author - SM

Marination Time - 15 - 20 Minutes
Preparation Time - 10 - 15 Minutes
Cooking Time - 20 - 30 Minutes


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INGREDIENTS :

To Marinate :

Beef - 1/2 Kg
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tspn
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tspn
Pepper Powder - 1 Tspn
Roasted Fennel Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Vinegar - 1 Tspn
Salt - To Taste

For Sauteing :

Onions - 3 Nos.
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs
Tomato - 1 No.
Green Chillies - 3 Nos.
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tspn
Coconut bytes - 1/2 Cup (optional)
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tspn
Coriander Powder - 1/2 Tspn
Garam Masala - 1/4 Tspn
Roasted Fennel Powder - 1/4 Tspn
Pepper Powder - 1/4 Tspn
Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 Tspn
Dry Chillies - 3-4 Nos.
Coconut Oil - 5 Tbspns.
Curry Leaves - few Sprigs
Salt - To taste

METHOD :

• Clean, Wash and Cut Beef into small cubes.
• Marinate the Beef pieces with the ingredients mentioned under 'To Marinate and leave it aside for 15-20 minutes. 
• Pressure Cook the Marinated Beef until soft and well cooked.
• Once cooked, allow the pressure to release.
• Dry roast Fennel seeds on a very low flame until they turn fragrant.
• Finely grind the roasted Fennel Powder and keep it aside.
• Heat Coconut oil in a pan and splutter Fenugreek Seeds, Dry Chillies and Curry Leaves. 
• Add Coconut Bytes and fry it on a very low flame for few minutes. 
• Saute Onions and Green Chillies until onions turn translucent. 
• Add Ginger-Garlic paste and fry for a while.  
• Add Turmeric powder, Red Chilli powder, Coriander powder, Garam Masala Powder, Fennel Powder and Pepper Powder to the above and fry for few minutes.
• Add finely chopped tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft. 
• Leave this mixture on a low flame until oil separates. 
• Add in the cooked Beef Pieces and mix well.  
• Leave this on a low flame, mixing frequently until the Beef becomes dry and coated well with the masalas. 
• Adjust the consistency of the Beef Roast to your preference.
• Finally, sprinkle the Roasted Fennel Seeds Powder and give a quick stir.
• Goes well with Appam, Puttu, Parotta, Chapatis, Idiyappam etc.,
• Beef Roast is the best accompaniment for Rice too.

NOTES :

• Using Coconut oil gives the authentic taste to the dish. Can use any other cooking oil too.
• Adding coconut bytes to the Beef Roast is truly optional.
• Dry roast the fennel seeds in a very low flame and powder them.

FEW OTHER KALLU SHAPPU GRUBS:

Kappa Puzhungiyathu
Kappa Ularthiyathu 

Beef Roast - Kerala Kallu Shappu Style
Meen/Fish Pollichathu
Meen Vevichathu/Mulakittathu -Kerala Style Red Fish Curry
Kerala Fish Curry
Chemmeen/Prawns Varattiyathu

Chemmeen/Prawns Ularthiyathu
Kozhuva Meen/Anchovies Fry
Karimeen Thilappichathu
Fried Anchovies

Nadan Fish Fry