Use medium to small pieces of beef. for a kilo, you will need 8 dried red chilies, 8 peppercorns, 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 5 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon stick, vinegar and salt to taste ,4 boiled potatoes, 2 onions, 3 green chilies 2 cups coconut milk, 7 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger pc,
Cut and wash the beef and marinate with ginger garlic paste. Grind together red chilies coriander seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, peppercorns,cloves, cinnamon and mustard seeds. Keep coconut milk handy. Chop onions, green chilies ginger and garlic. Now in hot oil , brown the onions. Then add ginger, garlic and chilies Add the beef pieces and fry. Add the dry masala now. Stir fry for 3 minutes.Now add coconut milk and allow the meat to cook in low heat. You can also cook in a pressure cooker. Once the meat is soft, add vinegar and boiled potatoes.
best had with rice or 'sannas'.