Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 300 g beef rump, cut-into thin slices, about 1-inch square
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 3 whole dried chilies
  • 30 g dehydrated flaked coconut
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 12 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 12 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 1 pinch fenugreek seeds
  • 1 pinch anise seed
  • 12 star anise, pod
  • 14 inch cinnamon stick

Method

  • Mix the chili powder, turmeric and salt with 1 tablespoon of oil and rub the mixture into the beef slices.
  • Set aside.
  • Dry-roast the spice mix ingredients together over medium heat for 1 minute, taking care that they do not burn, then grind them into a fine powder.
  • Heat remaining oil in wok and put the curry leaves and the dried red chillies each torn in 2 or 3 pieces.
  • Add the beef and coconut chips, retaining some of the chips for the garnish, and saute over high heat until the meat is seared on both sides.
  • Reduce the heat and add the tomatoes, the ground spices and salt to taste.
  • Stir-fry until the meat is done, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with coconut chips.