Kerala Beef Curry Recipe in a Pressure Cooker – Easy Method
Naadan beef curry is a Kerala Sunday-lunch classic, rich with shallots, pepper and meat masala. Our Instant Beef Curry Mix brings all of that together in one salted packet, so the only work left is marinating the beef and letting the pressure cooker do the rest.
Time: About 45 minutes (10 min marinating, about 30 min pressure cooking) · Makes: Up to 1 kg beef curry · Mix used: Instant Beef Curry Mix
What you need
- 1 packet Natur Blend Instant Beef Curry Mix
- 1 kg beef, cleaned and cubed
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 350–400 ml water
- A little raw coconut oil to finish
- A pressure cooker
The mix is pre-seasoned with salt, so taste before adding any more.
How to make Kerala beef curry with Instant Beef Curry Mix
- Add oil. Pour 4 tbsp oil over 1 kg cleaned beef.
- Add masala. Add the full packet and mix well with your hand.
- Marinate. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add water. Add 350–400 ml water, adjusting for how much gravy you want. Mix well.
- Pressure cook. Cook for 1 whistle, then simmer on low for 20 minutes. Or cook for 6–10 whistles, depending on how tender your beef is.
- Finish and serve. Release the pressure, add a little raw coconut oil and salt if needed. Mix and serve.
Tips for the best Kerala beef curry
- The drizzle of raw coconut oil at the end is what gives it that naadan aroma. Don’t skip it.
- Tougher cuts need more whistles. Tender cuts may only need the 1 whistle plus simmer.
- Beef curry tastes even better the next day.
What to serve it with
Pair it with Kerala porotta, appam, puttu, chapati or plain rice.
What’s in the mix
Dehydrated shallots, coriander powder, salt, chilli powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, meat masala (coriander, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom, chilli, black pepper, bay leaf, nutmeg, mace, garlic, ginger, curry leaves), garlic powder, crushed black pepper, tomato powder, dehydrated green chilli, dehydrated tomato, ginger powder, dehydrated curry leaves, mustard seeds and turmeric powder.
No artificial colours, preservatives, additives or flavour enhancers are added during manufacturing. Contains: Mustard. Made in Wayanad, Kerala.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cook it without a pressure cooker?
Yes, in a heavy covered pot on low heat. It will take much longer, so add a little water as it cooks.
Can I turn this into beef fry?
For a dry roast, try our Instant Beef Pepper Roast Mix, which is made for that.
Does the mix already have salt?
Yes. Every Natur Blend instant mix is pre-seasoned with salt. Cook as directed, taste at the end and add salt only if you need it.
Ready to cook? Buy Instant Beef Curry Mix or browse all our instant Kerala curry mixes. Delivery is free on 3 or more packets.
