Idiyirachi / Minced Beef Fry

Idiyirachi / minced beef fry is a special kerala preparation. And the minced meat used for many snack fillings like Kozhukkatta, bread sticks, etc.

Ingredientsg:

1. Beef- ½ kg
2. Onion-2 nos
3. Ginger garlic crushed-1 tbsp
4. Green chilly-1 no
5. Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
6. Chilly powder- 1 tsp
7. Pepper powder-1 tsp
8. Coriander powder-1tsp
9. Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
10. Salt-to taste
11. Curry leaves-2 springs
12. Oil-1tbsp

Preparation of filling:

• Cook beef pieces with half of turmeric powder, chilly powder, pepper powder, garam masala powder and salt.
• Pressure cooks until done and dry out all the excess water by open cooking.
• Heat oil in a non-stick pan and sauté onions until golden in color
• Add ginger, garlic and green chilly. Sauté for another minute.
• Add all the remaining powders and mix well.
• Add cooked beef pieces, curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves.
• Cook for another 30-35 minutes until the beef pieces gets dried well and reached the minced meet form (stir well with ladle to reach the minced form).