Keema Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
489 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Keema Recipe
Description
The Keema Recipe focuses on minced mutton combined with a mix of yellow onions, green chili, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes, enhanced by whole spices such as cinnamon, cumin seeds, and bay leaf, along with ground spices including coriander, Kashmiri red chili, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. The ghee used for sautéing contributes to a rich base flavor. Cooking involves first tempering the whole spices, then sautéing onions and aromatics until golden, adding tomatoes and spices, and finally cooking the minced meat until browned and tender. The addition of green peas and yogurt late in cooking adds sweetness, moisture, and a subtle tang.
This keema preparation results in a dish with a deep layered flavor and texture that is crumbly yet moist, pierced with fresh cilantro at the end. This savory minced meat curry pairs well with naan bread or butter-toasted dinner rolls for scooping and can be enjoyed as a substantial main dish.
Variations include substituting different ground meats like chicken, beef, or turkey, with adjustments to cooking times accordingly. Potatoes can be used instead of peas to create a variation known as Keema Aloo. The recipe recommends regular stirring to prevent lumps and ensuring the meat is fully cooked with fat separation visible before finishing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mutton or lamb, chicken, ground
- 3 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 1/4 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 green chili pepper finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 1/2 cup tomato finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green peas frozen
- 2 tablespoon PLAIN yogurt full-fat
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or lemon juice
- cilantro to garnish
Spices
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder aka Jeera powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Whole Spices
- 1 tick cassia cinnamon about 1.5 inch, aka Dalchini
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds aka Jeera
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns optional
- 1 bay leaf Tej Patta
Instructions
- Heat medium size pan on medium-high heat and add ghee in it. Add all the whole spices and saute them for 30 seconds.
- Add onions, green chilies, saute for 4-5 minutes until they turn golden. Add ginger, garlic, and saute for 2 minutes until the raw smell is gone
- Add tomatoes and all spices. Saute for 4-5 minutes until the liquid is all dried up and the oil starts to separate.
- Add ground mutton. Mix well with the other ingredients. This is important, so the keema does not form lumps.
- Cook till the keema for 4-5 minutes until it changes color. Then lower heat, cover with a lid for 4-5 minutes. Then cook uncovered till the meat is cooked through and fat separates once again. This will take about 10-12 minutes. Stir at regular intervals.
- Add the green peas, yogurt, and water. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add garam masala and lemon juice, and mix well.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with naan or dinner rolls (toast them with a little butter).
Notes
- Keema can be made with various ground meats such as mutton, lamb, chicken, turkey, or beef; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If substituting potatoes for peas, add them early with the meat before covering and cooking.
- Stir regularly during cooking to prevent lumps and ensure even browning of the minced meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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