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Kerala · Lunch

Erachi Curry

Traditional 27. Erachi Curry recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 500g beef, cubed
• 1.5 cups coconut milk
• 2 onions, sliced
• 4-5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger, sliced
• 3 green chilies, slit
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper, crushed
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Erachi Curry

1. Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves. Visual: seeds pop and turn golden.
2. Add spices and beef (5 mins, medium-high heat): Add turmeric, red chili powder, black pepper, beef cubes, salt. Stir well, cook 3 minutes. Visual: beef changes color on outside, spices coat meat.
3. Pressure cook (15 mins, medium heat): Add 1.5 cups water, bring to boil. Add tamarind paste. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. Visual: beef becomes tender.
4. Add coconut milk (10 mins, low heat): Open pressure cooker, add coconut milk and slit green chilies. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly. Do NOT boil hard. Visual: sauce coats back of spoon, beef is very tender.
5. Finish (2 mins, low heat): Adjust seasoning, ensure curry is well-combined.

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