Indian Keema Recipe

Ingredients

Keema

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 pound ground lamb or beef
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Serving

• Warm naan bread or steamed basmati rice
• Lime wedges
• Sliced red onions
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Preparing the Keema

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and fresh ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
5. Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
6. Add the tomato paste, water or beef broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, ground turmeric, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened.
8. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Serving the Keema

1. Serve the keema warm with naan bread or steamed basmati rice.
2. Garnish with lime wedges, sliced red onions, and additional chopped fresh cilantro.

Tips and Tricks

Adding Extra Flavor

For added depth of flavor, you can deglaze the skillet with a splash of red wine or beef broth before adding the tomatoes and spices.

Customizing the Keema

Feel free to customize your keema with additional ingredients such as diced potatoes, bell peppers, or carrots for added flavor and texture.

Making Ahead

Keema tastes even better the next day as the flavors have time to develop. Prepare the keema a day in advance, refrigerate overnight, and reheat gently on the stove before serving.

Freezing Instructions

Keema can be frozen. Allow it to cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers or freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fat: 20g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 6g