I still make that beef curry for Christmas to this day — just ask my son, and he’ll tell you, “It’s not Christmas without Kerala beef curry and my ammachi’s appams.” It’s a tradition ...

On Christmas Day, prepare the beef. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Score the fat of the beef in a criss-cross pattern using a sharp knife, then season the beef generously with salt and ...