Kerala Beef Curry (no grinding) - Rosy aunty

Recipe by Rosy Pinto 

Ingredients:
To pressure cook with the beef:
1/2 kg beef (cut into small pieces)
10 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1" ginger (finely chopped)
1medium onion (sliced)
1 medium tomato (cubed or chopped)
1 sprig curry leaves
2 slit green chillies *(optional)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 star anise
1 to 2 tsp vinegar
1 tbsp oil (preferably coconut oil)
salt to taste

For the curry:  
3 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup shallots (finely chopped)
1 sprig curry leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 to 1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp fennel seeds powder
1/4 tsp garam masala powder

Steps:

To pressure cook the beef:

1. Wash and drain the meat, combine with the other ingredients and keep it aside for half an hour.
2. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of water, mix well and pressure cook for 7 to 8 whistles over medium flame or cook until soft and done.

For the curry:

1. Heat oil in a kadai.
2. Add the chopped onions and curry leaves. Saute till brown.
3. Add turmeric, red chili powder, fennel seed powder and garam masala powder. Fry well.
4. Add the cooked beef with the broth. If desired, add hot water for additional curry. 
5. Combine well and bring to a boil and let it simmer till the gravy thickens. Adjust salt and vinegar if desired.
6. ENJOY!