Photo: Swathi Handique
Masala Beef with Ginger and Curry Leaf
18 ingredients
20 min + 55 min
6 servings
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"This is a real delight for the beef eaters. The roots of this recipe are Portuguese; it's widely prepared among the Syrian Christians in Kerala, India. Basically you cut the beef into small cubes and fry in the spicy ingredients. It's so yummy and it goes well with white rice."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
667
Calories
33g
Protein
44g
Fat
42g
Carbs
Counts 16 of 17 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Fennel | 1/2 bulb (87g) | 27 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
- 5 cardamom pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 10 whole black peppercorns
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin, cubed
- 3 cups chopped onion, divided
- 5 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise
- 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
- 4 fresh curry leaves
- 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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