The word “thattukada” brings me a lot of good memories. Am sure that every Malayalee has tried this local fast food version at least once. The thattukada is a road side eatery . If you’ve been to Kerala, you can’t help but notice these thattukadas where porottas are made and I should say that sight itself is kinda appetizing!
My brother is a thattukada fan and he is the one who introduced me to this world of fiery n colorful thattu specials. He used to get parcels for me. His thattu favorites were squid curry, fried rice, kappa n meen curry and beef curry.
He had the habit of checking the dinner menu at home and if he was not happy, he’d immediately take his bike n go n fetch some thattukada specials. I used to wait to see the expression on his face to decide whether I should start having dinner or wait for those fiery thattu specials
I guess spiciness is the trademark of thattu dishes and this curry is no exception.
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg Beef (cut into small pieces).
For Masala
- 1 tbsp Ginger.
- 10 cloves Garlic.
- 1/2 tsp Pepper.
- 1/2 tbsp Chili powder.
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder.
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder.
- 1/2 tsp Fennel.
- 2 Cardamom.
- 1 Star anise (thakolam).
- 1 small piece Cinnamon.
- 2 Cloves.
- 2 med – big Onion (sliced finely).
- 1 small piece Ginger.
- 2 Green chili.
- Salt.
- Curry leaves
- Coconut oil.
Instructions
Step 1
Grind together ginger, garlic, pepper,chilli, coriander, turmeric powders, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a pan/pressure cooker. Add onion, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, and salt. Cook till onion browns.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a pan/pressure cooker. Add onion, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves, and salt. Cook till onion browns.
Step 4
Add the beef and 1 cup of water.
Step 5
Cook the beef till it becomes tender and the gravy is thick.
Step 6
Eat with roti , appam , porotta or with banana fritters.
Note:
Use salt and chili as you need it. If you want to make more spicy you can use more chillies and all . If less you less chillies and all.
I hope you guys will support me and if you guys need any recipe comment it.
