Beef and Koorkka Roast / Beef and Chinese potato roast

     Beef and Koorkka Roast / Beef and Chinese potato roast

 

Beef and Koorkka Roast / Beef and Chinese potato roast

  Here's a detailed explanation and a step-by-step recipe for Koorkka (Chinese Potato) and Beef Curry, a traditional dish from Kerala, India. This earthy, spicy, and aromatic combination is especially popular during the winter months when koorkka is in season. Koorkka, also known as Chinese Potato, is a seasonal root vegetable popular in South India, especially in Kerala. It has a nutty, earthy flavor and a firm texture that pairs beautifully with spicy curries—especially beef.


 Ingredients

* Beef (boneless, cubes) – 500g

* Koorkka (Chinese potato) – 250g

* Onion – 1 large (sliced)

* Ginger paste – 1 tbsp 

* Garlic pastel – 1 tbsp 

* Green chilies – 2 (slit)

* Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

* Red chili powder – 1 tsp

* Coriander powder – 1½ tsp

* Garam masala – ½ tsp

* Pepper powder – 1 tsp

* Fennel seed powder - 1 1/2 tsp

* Salt – to taste

*:Curry leaves – a few

* Water – ½ cup

* Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Preparation :-

 Step 1: Clean the Koorkka

* Koorkka has a rough, hairy skin. Scrape or rub them clean using a blunt knife or soak in water and scrub. 

* Wash thoroughly 2–3 times to remove dirt and peel the outer skin using a knife. 

* Then cut into large pieces. 

* Soak in water and set aside. 

For Beef :-

* Wash the beef pieces thoroughly. Set aside. 

* Heat a pressure cooker. Then add oil. 

* When the oil becomes hot add sliced onion. 

* Saute until light brown color. Then add green chilli and curry leaves. Saute it for 1 minute. 

* Then add ginger-garlic paste. Saute until the raw taste is gone. 

* After that  turn the flame low and add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt. Mix it well. 

*  To this add beef pieces. Turn the flame medium - high and mix it well for 3-4 minutes. 

* Then add enough water for cooking and cook until 75% is done. 

* After that open the lid and add cleaned koorkka or Chinese potato to the beef mix. 

* Mix it well and cook until  2 whistle. 

* Let the pressure completely gone and open the lid. 

* Cook again and reduce the water content completely. 

* Finally add fennel seed powder and pepper powder. 

* Mix it well. Then turn off the flame. 

* Tasty Beef and Koorkka roast is ready. 

ENJOY!!!! 



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