Coriander Beef Thokku

Hi all..Today's recipe is a different version of Coriander meat combo..It's CORIANDER BEEF THOKKU..There are many versions of this recipe available in the internet, but this one is very easy to make, n the color n flavour is jus WOW..I saw this recipe in a TV show long back n noted it. She made it with prawns n me too tried it with prawns already. So, tried with beef this tym n it tasted great too..I was damn hungry after smelling the ground paste of the recipe,.We had it with Chapati n it was a pleasant dinner last night..Must try this n let me know ur feedback frnz..

RECIPE:

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Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Serves: 3 persons

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INGREDIENTS: [1 cup=240 ml]

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Beef - 20 to 25 pieces

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - as req.

Ginger garlic paste - 3/4 tsp

Water - 1 cup +2 tbsp

Tomatoes - 2 (fine chopped)

To temper:

Coconut oil - 1 tsp

Onion - 1/2 (fine chopped)

To roast and grind:

Coconut oil - 3 tbsp

Cinnamon - 2 pieces

Cloves - 4

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Saunf - 1 tsp

Pepper - 1.5 tsp

Ginger - 1 small piece (fine chopped)

Garlic - 7 pods

Onion - 1 (fine chopped)

Coriander - 2 handful (chopped)

WATCH HOW TO MAKE THE RECIPE:

METHOD:

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1. In a pressure cooker, add the beef, turmeric powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, 1 cup of water and cook for 12 whistles or until well cooked.

2. In a pan, add the 'To roast and grind' ingredients one by one except coriander. Saute until the onion becomes translucent. Add the coriander and again saute well until the raw smell goes off. Switch off the stove, transfer the mix to a blender and allow it to cool.

3. Meanwhile, in the same pan, pour 1 tsp of oil along with the previously used oil, and add the 1/2 onion. Saute it well until translucent.

4. Now, add the cooked beef along with the stock and cook in high flame for a few minutes until the water is completely reduced.

5. Meanwhile, grind the mix in the blender to a smooth paste without water. Add this to the pan, and mix well for a minute. Switch off the stove.

6. Transfer the dish to a plate. While serving, top with tomatoes and mix a little. That's it!!

Your super delicious Coriander Beef Thokku is ready to be served!! Njjoy!!

NOTE:

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1. You can make the same recipe with mutton/chicken/prawns or even egg.

2. Tomatoes are not just for garnishing, but they give the tanginess required for the recipe, and using it raw gives the real taste. So, don't skip them. Also use them only just before serving.