Kerala Beef Biriyani

A South Indian beef and rice dish

• CuisineIndian
• CategoryBeef
• CourseMains

Ingredients

• 1 kgBeef, diced
• 2 tspChilli powder
• 1 tspTurmeric powder
• 1 tspGaram masala
• 1 tspSalt
• ½ cupYoghurt


• ½ cupGrated coconut
• 2 tspFennel seeds
• ½ cupCashews
• 6Green chillies


• 500 gmsOnion, sliced
• 2 tbspGinger, minced
• 2 tbspGarlic, minced
• 400 gmsTomatoes, diced


• 4 tbspGhee
• 2Bay leaves
• 12Curry leaves
• 6Cloves
• 4Cardamom
• 1 pieceCinnamon
• 1Star anise
• 2 cupsRice
• 2 sheetspuff pastry

Preparation

1. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, yoghurt to the diced beef and mix
2. Slow cook in the oven at 120°C for 2 hours
3. Toast grated coconut, fennel seeds, cashews
4. Grind fine along with green chillies
5. Fry sliced onions in oil until transparent
6. Add minced ginger and garlic and fry
7. Add diced tomatoes and ground mixture and fry till tomatoes are cooked
8. Add cooked meat and adjust salt and water
9. Heat ghee in a large pot and add bay leaves amd curry leaves
10. Reduce heat, powder cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and star anise and add
11. Wash rice and add and stir till it is coated
12. Add 4 cups of water and cook
13. Layer rice and beef in a pot and cover with puff pastry
14. Place in oven at 180°C for 20 to 30 minutes