1. | Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan for about ½ minute. Roast coconut till pale brown and remove. |
2. | Add 1 tbsp oil to the same pan. Fry onions till pale brown and remove. |
3. | Grind onions, coconut and all other ingredients except turmeric powder, tomatoes, salt and meat into a paste, adding a little water (¾ cup) from time to time. |
4. | Heat remaining oil (1/3 cup) in cooker for about 2 minutes. Add ground paste. Stir fry for about 3 minutes. Add turmeric powder, tomatoes and salt. Cook till tomatoes are pulpy, stirring constantly. Add meat. Mix. Add remaining water (¼ cup). Stir. |
5. | Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes. |
6. | Remove cooker from heat. Allow to cool naturally. |
7. | Open cooker. Serve hot. |