Beef Snack/Irachi Pathiri

Ingredients

• 500 gms Beef meat
• 2 units Onions, finely chopped (Finely chopped)
• 2 units Green chillies, finely chopped (Finely chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Vegetable oil (For frying)
• 2 cups All purpose flour
• 0 as needed Warm water (For kneading dough)

Instructions

1. 1In a pressure cooker, combine the beef, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of garam masala. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the beef is tender. Allow it to cool, then crush the beef using a mixer grinder, ensuring it remains coarse.
2. 2In a pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Sauté the chopped onions, green chillies, ginger paste, remaining salt, turmeric powder, garam masala, and black pepper powder until the onions are translucent.
3. 3Add the cooked and crushed beef to the pan with the sautéed ingredients. Mix thoroughly to combine. The filling is now ready.
4. 4In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Gradually add warm water and knead to form a soft dough.
5. 5Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a 4-inch diameter circle. Place the beef filling on one circle, cover with another, and cut into four equal parts using a knife or pathiri cutter.
6. 6In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the pathiris until they are golden brown on both sides.
7. 7Serve the Malabar irachi pathiri hot, accompanied by a cup of tea.