Creating a blog was out of the question for a long time for me, as measuring everything in the kitchen was like biting into an eggshell. I enjoy cooking and don’t want to waste even a slightest bit of enjoyment in that small world of mine. But little did I know that everything will change, when my husband came home with the Oscar nominated film ‘Julie and Julia’( a real life story) where Julie Powell (part played by Amy Adams) challenged herself to make all the 524 recipes from Julia Child's cook book ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ and blogging all her experiences (The Julie/Julia Project). It was an inspiring movie. A few days later when we were discussing this casually with a friend of ours over tea…everything changed dramatically…..” How about you making at least half of it in one year? Not French but your own. 262 recipes that will inspire others and present it as a blog?” For a minute my mind traveled faster than light… With an experience as a helper in my mother in laws kitchen for 6 years followed by a three year everyday struggle to satisfy the palate of my foodie husband, if I cannot do it then why should I cook? But on the other side with an experience in English literature extending no more than expanding outline stories in English grammar class when I was 18 and two small kids that come in handy at times, will a commitment for the next one year work? Anyway my ‘cook's ego’ didn’t allow me to say no...

So my friends …here I am opening my recipe book, trying to perfect and present 262 recipes in the coming 365 days….A Challenge that will of course tastes good. Come.. Have a walk with me along my journey.. Cheering and inspiring….Forgiving and tolerating…Testing and tasting….for ‘A Tasty Challenge’

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Monday, June 7, 2010

Beef Fry

Recipe No: 26
Ingredients                                                                Serves 6
To cook
  • Beef cut into small cubes, washed and drained……1 1/2 lb
  • Chilly Powder……………….1 ½ Teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder………..2 Tablespoons
  • Turmeric Powder………….1/2 Teaspoon
  • Garam Masala Powder…1 Teaspoon
  • Ginger Garlic Paste……….2 Teaspoons
  • Pepper Powder…………….1/2 Teaspoon
  • Vinegar………………………….1 Teaspoon
  • Water…………………………….1/2 cup
  • Salt as per taste
To Saute
  • Sliced Coconut pieces……1/4 cup
  • Onion sliced…………………..2 cup
  • Shallots sliced……………….1/2 cup
  • Ginger sliced………………….1 Tablespoon
  • Garlic sliced…………………..1 Tablespoon
  • Curry leaves………………….2-3 sprigs
  • Oil…………………………………3 Tablespoons
  • Coconut Oil……………………1 Teaspoon
  • Garam Masala Powder….1/2 Teaspoon
Method of Preparation
  1. Combine Beef, Chilly powder, Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Garam Masala powder, Ginger Garlic paste, Salt, Pepper powder, Vinegar and water in a Pressure cooker and cook till done. The cooking time varies with the Pressure cooker and the tenderness of the beef. For a tender piece of meat in a good cooker  10 minutes in a medium temperature after the first whistle will be enough. If there is extra water when you open the cooker, boil and let the water evaporate completely.
  2. Heat a shallow wide pan over medium heat and add oil.
  3. When the oil is hot add the coconut pieces and fry till it is golden brown.
  4. Add sliced Onions, Shallots, Sliced ginger and Garlic and 2 sprigs of Curry leaves and saute till everything is golden brown. Once this is added the coconut pieces will not brown any more.
  5. Dump the cooked beef into the onion mixture and on medium heat fry them till a brown color is attained.
  6. When it is almost done sprinkle a teaspoon of coconut oil, half a teaspoon of Garam Masala powder and some Curry leaves.(Don’t avoid this step as that gives a good flavor) Saute for a minute more and switch off the flame. It will become dark as it sits.
Notes: This can be made using only coconut oil. But if you don’t like that, use whatever oil you are using for sauteing, but don’t forget to add some coconut oil at the last moment.






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