Beef Masala Puttu

Ingredients

• Beef     -     1/2 kg ( boneless )
• Onion     -     8
• Green chilly     -     4
• Tomato     -     1 ( small )
• Ginger garlic     -     1 tbsp
• Curry leaves     -     3 sprig
• Red chilly powder     -     1 tbsp + 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder     -     1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder     -     1/4 tsp
• Pepper powder     -      1/2 tsp
• Garam masala powder     -     1/4 tsp
• Salt     -     to taste

Method

Cook the beef adding 1 tbsp red chilly powder,1/2 tsp turmeric powder,1/4 tsp coriander powder and salt. Mince the cooked beef and fry till dark brown. Keep aside the stock.

For masala

Heat oil in a pan, add onion and saute well. Add green chilly, ginger garlic, curry leaves, tomato and salt. Saute for 5 - 10 minutes in a low flame. Now add 1/4 tsp red chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, garam masala powder.Saute till the raw smell disappears. Add the beef stock and stir well. Then add minced beef and cook in a low flame for 5 minutes. Now the masala is ready.

To prepare puttu

Now to prepare puttu, place 1 tsp of grated coconut as the first layer in the mould. Next, add 1 tbsp of beef masala and loosely fill 1 handful of puttu mixture and repeat the procedure 2-3 times according to the size of the mould. Top with grated coconut and cover the puttu mould with the lid. Steam the puttu  till it is cooked. Keep it aside for 2-3 minutes and take it out from the mould.