Here comes the recipe: 1. Beef 1/2 kg, cut into small pieces For Masala 2.

. Ginger 1 tbsp Garlic 10 cloves Pepper 1/2 tsp Chili powder 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder 1 tbsp Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp Fennel (perumjeerakam) -1/2 tsp Cardamom 2 Star anise (thakolam) 1 Cinnamon 1 small piece Cloves 2 3. Onion 2, sliced finely Ginger 1 small piece Green chili 2 Salt Curry leaves

4. Coconut oil Grind together number 2 ingredients. Heat the oil in a pan/pressure cooker. Add number 3 ingredients and saute. When the onions become soft add ground masala & fry till the oil starts appearing. Add the beef and 1 cup of water. Cook the beef till it becomes tender and the gravy is thick. It tastes great with parotta, roti, puttu. Source: Vanitha Magazine.