Aattirachi Varattiyathu

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Aattirachi Varattiyathu

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :40 Min

Cook Time : 45 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1/2 kgs goat meat (cleaned and cut into medium sized pieces)


  • 1 nos handful of coconut bits


  • 2 tbsp crushed ginger


  • 2 tbsp crushed garlic


  • 2 sprig curry leaves


  • 2 nos green chilies (adjust the quantity according to your spice level)


  • 3 nos big onions


  • 2 nos tomatoes


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder


  • 2 tsp coriander powder


  • 1/2 tsp pepper powder


  • 1 inch cinnamon stick


  • 3 nos cardamoms


  • 3 nos cloves


  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns


  • 1 tsp fennel seeds


  • 3 tbsp coconut oil


  • 1 cups water


  • 2 tbsp vineger


  • 2 tsp salt (adjust according to your taste)

Directions

  • Heat 1 inch cinnamon stick, 3 cardamoms, 3 cloves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, 1 tsp fennel seeds in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes. No need to add oil. Once it is cooled, powder them. This is the masala powder.
  • Marinate the meat pieces with the freshly made masala powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 2 tbsp vinegar and some salt. Keep it aside for at least half an hour.
  • Transfer the marinated meat pieces into a pressure cooker and add 1/2 cup water. Cook well.
  • In a thick bottomed kadai, heat some coconut oil. Add the coconut bits and fry till it starts turning brown.
  • Add ginger, garlic, curry leaves, green chilies and big onions. Saute till the onions turn translucent.
  • Add tomatoes and saute very well till the mixture becomes mushy.
  • Now add the remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder. Saute for another 2 to 3 minutes. Take care to stir in between. Add little water if the mixture is sticking to the bottom.
  • Next, add the cooked meat pieces and pepper powder. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes till it becomes dry.
  • Serve hot with Appam, Idiyappam, Puttu, Porotta, Bread or Rice.