Irachi Thoran (Meat Stir Fried with Coconut)

Recipe No: 204

This used to be one of our usual lunch box specials… My Mother made this practically every day, as three of us used to love this for our lunch while we were in schools. After all these years, I still remember those School days...opening the lunch box and smelling Irachi Thoran when I taste this dish.

Ingredients                                           Serves 4

• Cooked and Shredded Beef….1 Cup
• Coconut Oil……………………....1 Tablespoon
• Mustard Seeds…………………..1/2 Teaspoon
• Dry Red Chilly………………..…1 (split into two)
• Shallots sliced…………………...2 big
• Ginger……………………………..1 small piece (chopped)
• Curry Leaves…………………....1 Sprig
• Garam Masala Powder………1/2 Teaspoon
• Black Pepper Powder………...1/4 Teaspoon

To grind

• Grated unsweetened Coconut….1/4 cup
• Shallots…………………………………2
• Green Chilly………………………....1 big
• Garlic………………………………..…1 big
• Turmeric Powder………………….1/2 Teaspoon
• Salt as needed

Method of Preparation

1. Grind all the ingredients in the ‘to grind’ section slightly and keep aside till ready to be used.
2. Heat Oil in a pan on medium high heat and splutter the Mustard seeds.
3. Add Dry Red Chilly, Shallots, Ginger and Curry Leaves and saute till golden brown.
4. Add the minced Meat and saute for a minute. Push the Meat to the sides and put the Coconut mixture in the middle and cover it with the Meat from the sides.
5. Cover the pan, lower the heat and cook it for 3-5 minutes.
6. Open the pan and mix everything; add Garam Masala Powder and Pepper Powder.
7. Mix everything together really good and saute for a minute or two and switch off the heat.
8. Serve hot with Rice.

Notes:

• If you are using Salt while cooking the Meat, use only less while grinding.
• You can do this without grinding also. Slice Green Chillies and saute it first. Then when its time to use the Coconut just mash it with your hands with Turmeric and Salt.
• This will stay really good in lunch boxes.

Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and
serve it to your family with love…