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Erachi Kinnapathiri ~ Malabar Steamed Meat Cakes
Course
Tea Time
Cuisine
Malabar
Prep Time
40
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
-10
Author
Rafeeda
Ingredients
FOR BATTER:
1 1/4
cup
jeerakashala rice
soaked for 4 hours and drained
1
cup
thick coconut milk
Salt to taste
FOR FILLING:
500
gm beef cubes
1
heaped tbsp coriander powder
1
tsp
red chilli powder
1/2
tsp
turmeric powder
1/2
tsp
fennel powder
1/2
tsp
garam masala
1
tsp
black pepper powder
Salt to taste
1
tbsp
coconut oil
1
large onion
minced
3
tbsp
minced coriander leaves
Instructions
Combine the beef with ingredients till salt and cook till done. I pressure cooked for three whistles.
If there is stock, keep on high flame and cook till dry.
Allow to cool and grind coarsely.
Heat oil and saute the onions till just wilted. Add in the beef and fry till nicely browned. Keep breaking up the meat to spread up and fry well.
Stir in the coriander leaves. Adjust seasoning and set aside.
Grind the ingredients for the batter till smooth.
Heat an idli steamer. Grease each case well. Spread some beef mixture and pour just enough batter to cover the open spaces. Do not pour too much.
Steam for around 10 minutes or till firm to touch. Allow to cool slightly before taking out of the plates. Makes approximately 24.
Notes
You can make this into one big steamed cake and cut into slices, to serve.
You can use boneless chicken or mutton instead of beef to make the mixture.