Beef Varutharacha Curry Recipe With Step By Step Pictures(Beef Cooked In Roasted Coconut Gravy) (2024)

Beef Varutharacha Curry Recipe With Step By Step Pictures(Beef Cooked In Roasted Coconut Gravy) (1)

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We were recently invited for dinner by one of our friends. Without doubt, I accepted the invitation immediately, but only after a while I realised that we were on lent that time! I messaged my friend about our lent and pat came her reply that we can meet the following week. Since we had something else planned for the next week, I replied saying that we didn't mind a veg menu.

Let me correct that statement, it's actually I didn't mind veg menu, Jose definitely minds ;)

I was sure about one thing… even if we both didn't bother much about the menu being veg, our host definitely bothered. Ask any non veg person to cook a complete veg menu and you know what I'm talking about! Some of my friends absolutely hate (I know, hate is a strong word to use, but that's the truth) cooking a complete veg menu. The reason most of them say that is that they don't know what to cook other than Paneer and Dal. Are you like that by any chance? (Vegetarians please excuse, it's nothing personal ;)

Going by the increasing number of bans in India on non veg food, I guess it's safe to say that non veg people better start enjoying or at least try to pretend enjoying veg food, you never know when your “acha din” is going to pop up ;)

Coming back to our friends dinner, I should say the food was just great! I didn't even miss the non veg, even though there was my fav Beef Fry and Chicken Biriyani. I don't mind whether the food is veg or non veg, as long it's cooked completely and it has flavour!

Now, if you are wondering why I went on about the whole veg and non veg conversation, the thing is, it's been sometime, I've been feeding you (virtually) only veg recipes. Yeah, I posted a fish recipe in between, but you know what, for hardcore non-vegetarians, “Meat” is the ultimate thing! So, I didn't want to test your patience further by posting more veg or similar recipes.

You might have noticed my love for “Varutharacha Curries” (roasted coconut gravy). Honestly, I wasn't very familiar with this flavour while growing up, except for Theeyal recipes. I guess I got hooked on to it, after coming to Bahrain. During my initial days in Bahrain, we used to order Puttu and Varutharacha Chicken Curry from one of the Kerala restaurants here. I loved that combo and that led to many recipes like Pork Roast, Njandu Roast, Varutharacha Meen Curry, Varutharacha Sambar and Varutharacha Chicken Curry. See, I told you I just love this style of cooking.

About this recipe, well, for me any Beef recipe is good ;) The roasted coconut masala gives a wonderful flavour and richness to the curry. that goes well Steamed Rice, Ghee Rice, Roti, Appam, Puttu, Idiyappam etc;

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12 thoughts on “Beef Varutharacha Curry (Beef Cooked In Roasted Coconut Gravy)”

  1. Tried today! Was so yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe

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    • You are welcome! Happy to know that the recipe came out well for you. Thanks for leaving a comment here :)

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  2. Tried this out Yesterday.Came out Pretty Good.Really enjoyed it.What led me to try this Recipe was the the Picture you have posted in the beginning.
    It is so appealing that you can actually taste the Curry by just looking at the picture.Thank You.

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    • Hi Pradeep,

      Thank you very much :) Great to know that the picture inspired you to try out this recipe. I’m glad you liked it.

      Wish you a Happy New Year!

      Cheers
      Maria

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  3. aru ban thannalum njanga thinnum beef.. “beef” illathe enthonnu life….cheers maria, nice story and nice presentation too…..love it…..

    rgds,
    MTW

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    • hehe, that’s the spirit :) Thanks for your comment!

      Cheers
      Maria

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  4. Love reading your stories in each post.. Cracked up on reading the ‘acha-din’ sentence..

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    • Thank you so much :) It’s always nice to know, somebody is reading my stories ;)

      Cheers
      Maria

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  5. This is one of my personal favourite too :) Do you know about “aana pathiri” from malabar side? “Aana” not elephant pronunciation but “na” as in “veena”. That’s a very special dish from malabar with gravy as this one and we mix coin shaped rice maavu with the gravy. Yummy!!!

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      • Yes Maria…pidi is exactly the same thing. I think, in Kozhikode it is called pidi, and in Kannur we call Aana pathiri. The coconut milk in your recipe, we don’t add. But recently I tasted my niece’s aana pathiri made with coconut milk…and it tasted super yummy.

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        • oh k.. yeah it happens, same thing known in different names at diff places :) Hope you get to try the coconut milk version sometime.

          Cheers
          Maria

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Beef Varutharacha Curry Recipe With Step By Step Pictures(Beef Cooked In Roasted Coconut Gravy) (2024)

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How to make beef more tender in curry? ›

Instructions
  1. Place the beef in a bowl and sprinkle over the bicarbonate of soda. ...
  2. Rub the bicarbonate of soda into the beef so it's thoroughly coated.
  3. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Thoroughly rinse the beef in cold water, drain, then pat dry with kitchen towels.
  5. Use as per your recipe.
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What beef is best for beef curry? ›

Best cuts for beef curry and Beef Rendang
  • Beef shanks or short ribs.
  • Chuck Steak.
  • Oyster Blade.
  • Gravy beef and shin meat.
  • Running low on time? Try flank steak or skirt.
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Why is my beef curry tough? ›

Cooking at very high heat in liquid will actually toughen meat over the short term. You can keep going and it will eventually begin to break down but, at that point, you have likely overcooked everything else.

How do you make beef super tender? ›

There are a few methods, but this is the easiest way: Sprinkle 3/4 tsp baking soda (bi-carbonate soda) on 250g / 8oz sliced economical beef cuts. Toss with fingers, leave for 30 minutes. Rinse, pat off excess water.

What is the most popular curry meat? ›

Read on as we go over the top three..
  • Chicken. As one of the most affordable meats on the planet, chicken is implemented in a wide range of curries from a variety of different cultures. ...
  • Lamb. ...
  • Beef.
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Should I brown meat for curry? ›

Step 1: Brown the meat

Searing the meat is a great way to build layers of flavor into your curry, but you'll need to add it in batches to get a hard sear and prevent steaming. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the meat in batches, browning it on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Do you simmer curry with the lid on or off? ›

Most curries will splatter when you cook them, especially when you add base gravy and need to cook them uncovered to allow the sauce to reduce and develop in flavour. To help minimise the mess: Cover your cooker and surrounding areas with foil which can be disposed of. This will reduce the amount of cleanup at the end.

How to soften tough cooked roast beef? ›

Simmering in a little bit of liquid or broth is a great way to tenderize. Acidity can also be your friend here. A little bit of vinegar and lemon juice in the liquid can help you tenderize the meat. It adds moisture, but it also cooks the meat.

How do you thicken beef curry sauce? ›

6 ways on how to thicken your curry sauce
  1. Reduction: One of the most common methods to thicken a curry sauce is by reducing it. ...
  2. Roux: A roux is a classic French technique that works wonders in thickening curry sauces. ...
  3. Cornstarch slurry: ...
  4. Coconut milk or cream: ...
  5. Yoghurt or heavy cream: ...
  6. Pureed vegetables:
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Why is my roast beef tough? ›

If it's a good cut of beef, that means you cooked it too long or at too high of a temperature. If it started as a tough cut of beef, it means you didn't cook it long enough at a low temperature. For tough cuts cooked relatively quickly, you always have to cut it thinly against the grain.

How to make curry meat soft? ›

Cooking it is the secret, a most any meat will go tender if you give it enough time. Just don't let it dry out. Cook it ling and slow, 4 hours minimum in a low oven, keep testing, when the fibres fall apart it's tender.

How to soften curry meat? ›

Sprinkle over the meat your baking soda (bi-carb) 1tsp to 1kg is enough. Coat the meat evenly and leave in the fridge for 15mins or 20mins for tougher cuts like brisket or chuck. NOTE: When removing baking soda, a little vinegar added will help.

How do I make my beef tender and not chewy? ›

Add Some Fruit. In addition to acid-based foods, plant enzymes in fruits like pineapple and kiwi can tenderize meat. Like with lemon juice or vinegar, you don't want to leave these foods on beef for too long—it will make the meat soft. You can blend fruit to create a marinade.

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