Description
Qeema is a savory and flavorful minced meat dish, typically made with beef, chicken, or lamb, and cooked with a blend of aromatic spices. It’s a popular dish in South Asian cuisine, often served with naan, rice, or paratha.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) minced meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ground garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup yogurt (optional, for richness)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup water (as needed)
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the minced meat to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it browns and releases its juices.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and all the ground spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt). Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the oil begins to separate from the masala.
- If using, add yogurt to the mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Add water as needed to achieve your desired consistency (some prefer it dry, while others like it with a little gravy). Stir and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with naan, rice, or paratha.
Notes
- This dish can be made spicier by adding more green chilies or red chili powder.
- For a richer version, add a little cream or butter at the end of cooking.
- Qeema can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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