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Dal Keema
This flavorful dish combines minced meat with lentils, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Packed with bold spices like cumin and coriander, it offers a delicious blend of textures and tastes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 421 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 200 g lentils red
- 250 g minced meat lamb
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1, onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1, green chili finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 200 g tomatoes
- 500 ml water
- salt to taste
- Coriander fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak them in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the minced lamb to the pan. Cook, breaking up any lumps with a spoon, until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the soaked lentils and add them to the pan along with the water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through and the mixture has thickened to your liking.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving. Enjoy your delicious Keema Dal!
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
840mg
(24%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
517IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.