Malabar Parotta Recipe

Ingredients

• Maida (all-purpose flour) – 2 cups

• Sugar – 1 tsp

• Salt – 1 tsp

• Egg – 1 (optional)

• Milk or water – as needed

• Oil – 3 tbsp (for dough + layering)

Method 

Step 1: Make Dough

1. In a bowl, add flour, salt, sugar.

2. Add egg (optional).

3. Add milk/water slowly and knead into soft dough.

4. Add 1 tbsp oil and knead again.

5. Rest the dough for 2–3 hours.

Step 2: Roll & Layer

1. Divide dough into balls.

2. Roll each ball thin like a sheet.

3. Apply oil on top.

4. Fold into layers or roll like a spiral.

Step 3: Cook Parotta

1. Heat a tawa.

2. Cook parotta on both sides with oil until golden.

3. Crush gently with hands to make layers.

Kerala Beef Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• Beef – 500 g

• Onion (sliced) – 2

• Tomato – 1

• Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp

• Green chilies – 2

• Curry leaves – 10

• Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Spices

• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

• Red chili powder – 2 tsp

• Coriander powder – 2 tsp

• Garam masala – 1 tsp

• Pepper powder – 1 tsp

• Salt – as needed

Optional

• Coconut pieces – 2 tbsp (for authentic taste)

Method 

Step 1: Cook Beef

1. In a pressure cooker, add beef, turmeric, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water.

2. Cook for 5–6 whistles until tender.

Step 2: Prepare Masala

1. Heat coconut oil in a pan.

2. Add curry leaves and onions.

3. Sauté until golden brown.

4. Add ginger garlic paste and chilies.

5. Add tomatoes and cook soft.

Step 3: Add Spices

1. Add chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala.

2. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 4: Combine

1. Add cooked beef with gravy into the masala.

2. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick.

Step 5: Final Touch

1. Add coconut pieces (optional).

2. Switch off flame and rest for 10 minutes.

Serving

Serve hot Malabar Parotta with Beef Curry 
Best with onion salad and lemon.