Indian Beef Masala Fry Recipes

KHEEMA: INDIAN GROUND BEEF WITH PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for another minute. Stir in the coriander, paprika, Garam Masala, cumin and cayenne, if using and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the beef, breaking up lumps with a spoon, and saute until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of water and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in the fresh English peas. Stir well and simmer, partially covered, about 10 minutes or if using frozen peas, add them now, and cook another 5 minutes, partially covered.
• Stir in the vinegar and chopped cilantro. Garnish with torn cilantro leaves and serve with warm chapatis or pita bread.
• Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

INDIAN BEEF MASALA FRY

Steps:

• Marinate the beef with half of the the sliced onions, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, coriander powder, garam masala, pepper and red chili powder. Keep aside for at least half an hour.
• Sauté the remaining half of the onions till golden brown. Add the red chilies and sauté for a few more minutes.
• Next add the marinated beef and half a cup of water. Add salt to taste. Cover and cook on low heat till the beef is tender.
• Once the beef is well cooked, stir-fry continuously till it turns dry and dark brown in colour.
• Separately, heat the ghee and fry the shredded coconut till brown.
• Add the coconut to the fried beef, stir on medium heat for 5 minutes till it is well mixed.