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Keema Rice
Discover the flavourful delight of keema rice, a traditional dish that pairs the richness of minced meat with the aromatic essence of basmati rice. Uncover the deep roots of this dish and learn how it's made with this simple guide.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 747 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 500 g mince
- 300 g rice Basmati
- 100 grams peas Frozen
- 2 onions Finely chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp ginger Minced
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- salt To taste
- Coriander
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the finely chopped onions to the pan, cook them until they are golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for another minute.
- Add the minced meat to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon, cook until it's browned and cooked through.
- Add the coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder, and salt to the pan. Stir well to mix the spices with the meat.
- Add the frozen peas to the pan and mix well.
- Drain the rice and add it to the pan. Stir gently to mix the rice with the meat and spices.
- Add enough water to the pan to cover the rice by about 2cm, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and all the water has been absorbed.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
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Notes
- You can substitute the minced beef or lamb with chicken or turkey if you prefer.
- Adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your taste.
- Add more water if the rice isn't fully cooked after 20 minutes.
- 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
747kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
583mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 747
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 747kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.