Beef Mulakittathu

BEEF MULAKITTATHU

Beef Mulakittathu is one of the popular dishes from Malappuram district in Kerala. It is so delicious and taste best when served with ghee rice, parotta etc

Ingredients:

1. Beef cubes- 1/2 kg

2. Coconut oil- 1 tbsp

3. Salt- as needed

4. Shallots- 3

5. Onion- 1

6. Crushed ginger- 2 tsp

7. Crushed garlic- 2 tsp

8. Green chilli- 5

9. Curry leaves- 1 spring

10. Tomato- 1

11. Chilli powder- 3 tsp

12. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

13. Coriander powder- 3/4 tsp

14. Thin coconut milk- 2 cup

15. Thick coconut milk- 1 cup

16. Cinnamon powder- 1/2 tsp

17. Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp

Mix beef with some salt. Cook beef in a pressure cooker till its done. Let the pressure go by itself.

Heat oil in a pan. Add shallots and saute till it turns light golden. Add onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli and curry leaves. Saute well. Mix chopped tomato and cook till it turns mushy. Add cooked beef and mix well. Mix chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Combine well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour thin coconut milk and cook till the gravy turns thick. Adjust seasoning. Mix cinnamon powder and pepper powder. Pour thick coconut milk and slightly boil it. 

Serve hot as a side dish.