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| 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'.
This is a hot & spicy Beef Roast Recipe cooked in an authentic Kerala Kallu Shappu style. Most of the Toddy Shop grubs are tongue-teasing culinary expertise with wide gastronomic opportunities. The taste and flavours of food cooked in Kerala Kallu Shappu have a distinctive touch. Though famed for its seafood specialities, Beef dishes also takes the show. Spicy Beef Fry, Beef Roast and Curries goes well with dishes like Appam, Puttu, Parotta, Chapatis, Idiyappam etc., and also is the best combination for Rice. Least to mention the heavenly combination of Kallu/Toddy and Beef Roast. Kerala has a proud list of the tastiest foods on earth and the people of Kerala are gourmets with a taste.
This is my 300th Post and my daughter's suggestion was to post this Beef Roast - Kallu Shappu Recipe to go along with the headiness of reaching this mark. Unrealized, quite non-eventful path taken over these past two years and eight months since starting my blog.
Cuisine - KeralaCourse - 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
For more recipes from GODS OWN COUNTRY - KERALA click here...
INGREDIENTS :
To Marinate :
Beef - 1/2 KgGinger 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 PuzhungiyathuKappa Ularthiyathu
