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Instant Pot Kerala Beef Fry

Presenting a Christian Keralite delicacy known as Erachi Ularthiyathu, translating to beef fry. Among Christians in India, particularly in Kerala, beef holds a staple status, and this specific recipe is revered as a special dish for good reason. The succulent, seasoned morsels of beef are truly delectable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 446 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 Serrano peppers or green chilies slit lengthwise but still intact
  • 35-40 curry leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped garlic

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon meat masala
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • ½ cup coconut slices
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Press the sauté button and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mustard seeds to the pot. Once the seeds begin to splutter, add the onions, Serrano peppers and curry leaves. Stir-fry for 15 minutes or until the onions turn brown.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and spices. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the beef, coconut slices and lemon juice. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes to brown the beef on all sides.
  • Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 35 minutes at high pressure.
  • Naturally release pressure.
  • When you open the lid, you will see that the meat has naturally released quite a bit of liquid into the pot. Press the sauté button and cook for 15-18 minutes, adding the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil at about the halfway mark. Stir-fry the beef until it is mostly dry, coated in masala and dark brown.

Notes

  • find frozen coconut meat/slices at your local Indian grocery store
  • This is meant to be a dry dish, so once it’s done cooking – while you can certainly eat it as a stew – I suggest using the sauté button to boil off some of the liquid.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 52gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 712mgPotassium: 902mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 466IUVitamin C: 181mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Instant Pot Kerala Beef Fry
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