Kerala Beef Ularthiyathu
How to make traditional Ularthiyathu Beef. Our easy Kerala Beef Fry recipe features strips of tender steak, coconut and South Indian spices.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kerala beef fry, Ularthiyathu Beef
Servings: 6
Calories: 523kcal
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- 1/4 cup Ground Coriander
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 2 lbs Beef Tenderloin Tips cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
- 2 Dried Red Chilies snapped in half
- 20 Curry Leaves
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 2 Large Spanish Onions chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger minced
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 cup Red Onion sliced
- 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
In a small bowl, combine coriander, chili powder, and turmeric and mix well.
In large bowl combine beef, half the spice mixture, and salt. Toss to coat and set aside.
Heat coconut oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add chiles, curry leaves, shredded coconut, and fennel seeds and cook for 30 seconds. Add onions, garlic and ginger and saute for 7 minutes, until onions are softened.
Stir in the remaining half of the spice mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add spiced beef slices, mix well and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, then finish with lemon juice, pepper and garam masala.
Garnish with red onion sliced and chopped cilantro. Serve with chapatis, paranthas or steamed rice.
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 34.7g | Saturated Fat: 23.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 2.3g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg