Beef/Mutton Jiren--Mirin

Beef/ Mutton Jiren- Mirin 

This is one of the oldest & most common recipes of mangalorean cuisine. 

This curry has a unique flavour which reminds me my childhood days. 

I still feel the aroma of this curry from my grandmother's & mom's kitchen.  Whenever we visited our grandmother, she used to prepare this curry with her own country chicken (naati koli) and serve it with hot crispy rice bakri.  The taste , aroma & grandmother's love  is just unforgettable. 

This curry can be prepared very easily as very few basic ingredients are required to prepare this yummy curry. Here we use less red long chillies to enhance the flavour of other spices.

This curry is called jiren-mirin curry as jiren(jeera) & mirin(pepper) are the main ingredients which gives authentic flavour & taste to this dish.  

This masala paste can be used for any type of red meat or for chicken. I have already posted chicken  Jiren--Mirin recipe in my earlier blog. 

Here is the recipe:

https://lavisdelicacies.blogspot.com/2022/12/chicken-jiren-mirin-curry.html

Please note:

Here we use less chillies as more pepper is added to the masala.  This curry goes extremely well with sanna, dosa, appams, panpole/neerdosa, chapathi and even with plain rice. 

Cooking time of meat depends on the quality of meat. Tender meat cooks faster. 

I add potatoes  & carrot to any meat curries. You can skip if you wish. 

Kindly go through this easy recipe.

Recipe 

For 3/4th kg beef/mutton (cleaned curry cut pieces)

Ingredients for the Masala:

• 4-5 red short chillies ( guntur)
• 4 red long chillies
• 1 tsp jeera(cumin seeds)
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• Pinch of mustard
• 4 cloves
• 3/4"  cinnamon 
• 6 garlic cloves 
• 2 large onions 
• 3 tbsp coconut
• Little turmeric
• Small ball of tamarind 

For the seasoning:

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 medium size sliced onion
• Chopped Coriander leaves for garnishing 
• ( Boiled potato & carrot pieces ( optional)

Method:

Pressure cook beef/mutton for 20-30 minutes . ( Add 1/2 cup water, little salt & vinegar to taste while cooking)

Grind all the masala ingredients to a 

fine paste. 

Heat ghee in a cooking pan, add 1 sliced onion. Fry till golden brown. 

Add masala paste. Fry on a low flame for 5-6 minutes till raw smell disappears. 

Add masala water, cooked meat, mix well. Cook for 2 minutes. 

Add boiled potato & carrot pieces. Mix well. 

Cook for 2-3 minutes. 

Add little sugar and salt to taste. 

Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and boil for 1-2 minutes. 

Super delicious beef/ mutton jiren- mirin curry is ready to serve. 

So glossy, flavourful and super yummy!

Panpole/ neer dosa and this curry is an excellent combo. 

Try this delicious dish and enjoy with your loved ones. 

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