Beef Curry Thattukada Style

Ingredients 

• Beef- 1/2 Kg
• Onion -2 
• Ginger,finely chopped- 1 tsp
• Green chilies - 2
• Curry leaves-3 sprigs
• Water-1 cup

To grind

• Ginger,chopped-1 tbsp
• Garlic,chopped-1 tbsp
• Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1 tbsp
• Fennel seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Cinnamon - 1" piece
• Cloves-2 nos
• Cardamom-2 nos
• Star anise- 1 small
• Whole black pepper- 1/2 tsp

Preparation

1.Combine all the ingredients to grind in a blender. Grind it to a paste.

2.Heat oil in pan/pressure cooker. Add sliced onion, ginger, green chilies and curry leaves. Saute until onion turns translucent.

3.Now add the ground masala and fry until oil starts to separate. Add beef and mix well.

4.Add water and salt to taste, cover and cook until beef is done. Uncover and cook until gravy turns thick.