Beef With Lemon Grass (Kuruma Iraichchi) And Coconut Roti
Beef with lemon grass (kuruma iraichchi) and coconut roti is a fragrant Sri Lankan main course where tender boneless chuck steak simmers with lemon grass and coconut cream, served alongside fresh coconut roti. The TM7 grinds the fresh coconut, kneads the roti dough and gently cooks the spiced beef for authentic flavour.
About this recipe
Beef with lemon grass (kuruma iraichchi) and coconut roti Thermomix TM7 brings the fragrant kitchen of Sri Lanka straight to your table. This recipe is a true showpiece for the all-in-one kitchen machine: the TM7 grinds fresh coconut to a fine, aromatic base for the roti dough, kneads it into a soft, pliable ball and then gently simmers the beef chuck steak with lemon grass and coconut cream until the meat is fork-tender. The citrusy brightness of the lemon grass balances the richness of the coconut cream, while the roti soaks up every drop of the spiced sauce. Looking for recipes that turn a quick weekend dinner into something special? This is exactly that: a complete Asian main course made in one device, without piles of washing up. Serve it for family gatherings or a cosy Friday night when you want big flavour with minimal effort.
Preparation tips
- Bruise the lemon grass stalks lightly before adding them to the mixing bowl so the aromatic oils release fully into the coconut cream sauce during simmering.
- Cut the beef chuck steak against the grain into even cubes; this keeps the meat juicy and gives every bite the same melt-in-the-mouth texture as the coconut sauce reduces.
- For extra-soft coconut roti, let the dough rest briefly before rolling and brush the cooked roti with a little oil to keep them pliable while you serve the beef.
- If fresh coconut is hard to find, desiccated coconut works well for the roti, but soak it briefly in warm water first so the dough stays supple and easy to knead.
Recipe variations
- Make a lighter version by replacing the beef chuck steak with chicken thigh and using light coconut cream; the lemon grass still shines through and the coconut roti completes the meal perfectly.
- For a festive variation, add prawns in the final minutes of cooking and finish the sauce with a squeeze of lime, serving the coconut roti warm alongside for scooping up the fragrant sauce.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding fresh coconut in the TM7 takes seconds, giving the roti dough an aromatic fineness manual grating cannot match.
- Weighing the plain flour and water directly in the mixing bowl guarantees a balanced coconut roti dough without extra measuring cups.
- Kneading brings the coconut roti dough together into a smooth, elastic ball far quicker than working it by hand.
- Chopping the lemon grass and aromatics finely releases their citrus oils evenly into the coconut beef sauce.
- Steaming keeps the coconut roti soft and fluffy while the spiced beef finishes below, absorbing every aromatic vapour.
Ingredients
- plain flour
- fresh coconut
- water
- fine sea salt
- oil
- beef chuck steak, boneless
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- ground coriander
- ground cumin