Malabar Lamb or Beef Masala Recipe

Serves: 2–3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

Malabar Red Meat Masala is a rich, aromatic curry from the Malabar coast of Kerala. Using our Malabar Red Meat Masala Spice Mix, this recipe creates a deeply flavoured sauce with gentle heat and a creamy finish from coconut milk. Perfect for lamb or beef, this dish is full of authentic coastal character.

Shopping List

  • Lamb or beef – 500 g, diced
  • Onion – 250 g, thinly chopped
  • Tomato – 250 g (around 3 medium tomatoes)
  • Coriander leaves – a handful
  • Coconut milk – ¾ cup
  • Sunflower oil – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Malabar Lamb or Beef Masala Spice Mix – 3 tbsp

Cooking Method

  1. Sauté the onions
    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.
    Sauté the onions until they turn brown.
  2. Add tomatoes
    Add the chopped tomatoes and continue sautéing.
    Cook until the tomatoes soften and become mushy.
  3. Add spice mix
    Add 4 tbsp Malabar Lamb or Beef Masala Spice Mix.
    Sauté gently and begin simmering.
    Cook for 10–12 minutes on low heat until the raw smell of spices disappears.
    Add ¼ cup water halfway through to prevent burning.
  4. Add the meat
    Add the diced meat to the pan and mix thoroughly.
    Cover and cook on low heat for at least 15 minutes.
    Do not add extra water at this stage — the meat will release its own juices.
  5. Cook until tender
    Add 2 cups of water and one chopped tomato.
    Cook until the meat becomes soft.
    Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
  6. Finish with coconut milk
    Add the coconut milk and salt to taste.
    Cook gently for 2 more minutes.
    Top generously with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rice or naan.

Recipe Notes

  • Gluten free and nut free
  • Coconut milk adds richness and balances the spice
  • Works with lamb, beef or plant-based alternatives
  • Kerala has a long-standing culinary tradition that includes beef, unlike many other parts of India, which makes this dish a true reflection of local flavours.