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Keema Curry Recipe (Spiced Minced Meat Curry)

Keema Curry

A flavorful and comforting minced meat curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and warm spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

Curry Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil Neutral vegetable oil or ghee
  • 2 medium onions Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste Freshly grated or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste Freshly minced or store-bought
  • 2 medium tomatoes Finely chopped
  • 500 grams minced lamb or beef Roughly 15 to 20 percent fat content
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chilli powder Or use half the amount for standard chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup green peas Fresh or thawed frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 cup water Adjust as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt Or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves Freshly chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed pan or Kadai Used for browning the meat and simmering the curry.

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn light golden brown at the edges.
  2. Stir in the ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for about 1 minute until the raw smell disappears. Add the chopped tomatoes and salt, cooking until the tomatoes soften and blend into a thick paste.
  3. Add the turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, ground coriander, and ground cumin. Stir well for 30 seconds. Add the minced meat, breaking up any clumps with your spoon, and cook until the meat loses its pink color.
  4. Pour in the water and add the green peas. Cover the pan and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes to reduce any excess liquid until the curry has a thick, clinging consistency. Ensure the meat reaches an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F. Stir in the garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Notes

Adjust the amount of water depending on how thick or saucy you prefer the final curry.