Beef curry (Thattukada Style)

1. Beef - 1/2 kg, cut into small pieces
   
2. For Masala
3. Ginger - 1 tbsp
   Garlic - 10 cloves
   Pepper - 1/2 tsp
   Chili powder - 1/2 tbsp
   Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
   Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
   Fennel (perumjeerakam) -1/2 tsp
   Cardamom - 2
   Star anise (thakolam) - 1
   Cinnamon - 1 small piece
   Cloves - 2
4. Onion - 2, sliced finely
   Ginger - 1 small piece
   Green chili - 2
   Salt
   Curry leaves
5. Coconut oil

Grind together number 2 ingredients. Heat the oil in a pan. Add number 3 ingredients and saute. When the onions become soft add ground masala & fry till the oil starts appearing. Add the beef and 1 cup of water. Cook the beef till it becomes tender and the gravy is thick.

This curry is best combination of porota, puttu, chapathi and roti