If using small shallots, use more.
Adjust the spice level according to your needs by adding more or less kashmiri chili powder. Kashmiri chili powder is less spicy and imparts the red color.
If you don't have a pressure cooker, cook the marinated beef along with water in a saucepan till it has cooked well, this would take a long time.
You could try this with lamb or goat meat.