Kerala Beef Curry ( Authentic Kerala Style Recipe )

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This Kerala Beef Curry recipe is so easy to make! This is an original recipe created by my friend from Kerala. I dare say this beef curry recipe more authentic (and healthier!) than your Indian restaurant take-out! Just 30 minutes of cook time, and you’ll get a delicious, perfectly tender beef curry that’s ready to be paired with a bowl of warm rice or toasted naan. This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. Yields 4 servings.

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A good friend of mine from Kerala recently sent me her recipe of their famous (and authentic) Kerala style beef curry. So naturally, I made the dish that very night.

All I could say is “OH. MY. GOODNESS. This is SO good.”

This easy Kerala style beef curry recipe takes less than an hour to make. And the result? Incredibly tender cuts of beef marinated in the most flavorful spices. Pair it with a bowl of fluffy, warm Basmati rice, and get ready because this beef curry recipe is about to BLOW YOUR MIND.

Ready for the recipe?

Side note: Eating this Kerala beef curry makes me think of a similar Indonesian beef dish called Rendang Sapi that I grew up eating! Though of course, each one has its own distinct flavor profiles 🙂

What You Need to Make Authentic Kerala Beef Curry

• 2 lb beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3 onion, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 green chili, sliced
• 8 clove garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• A small handful of curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (I recommend this one)
• 1 cup water
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make Beef Curry ( Kerala Thattukada Style)

1. Heat coconut oil in a pressure cooker (or Instant Pot) over medium heat. Add in onion and salt. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes and green chili. Saute until the tomatoes become soft and juicy. Then add in garlic, ginger, and curry leaves and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add in the beef, followed by chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper, and garam masala. Mix well to combine. Add in water.
4. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 20 to 30 minutes (4 to 6 whistles) or until beef is thoroughly cooked through. Allow the pressure to release completely before opening the pressure cooker.
5. Serve the Kerala beef curry with warm Basmati rice or homemade roti. ENJOY!

Kerala Beef Curry ( Thattukada Style ) Nutrition Facts

This Kerala beef curry recipe yields 4 servings. Each serving contains:

• Calories: 375 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Sodium: 390mg
• Protein: 28
• Fiber: 4g

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