Keema

Keema

कीमा (KEE-mah)

Spiced Minced Meat

Prep Time 45 minutes
📈 Difficulty medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 350 kcal

A heavily spiced North Indian dish made with minced lamb or goat meat cooked with peas, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Popular across the subcontinent from Punjab to Hyderabad.

Nutrition & Info

374 kcal per serving
Protein 15.8g
Carbs 40.1g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

non-vegetarian

Equipment Needed

pan spatula

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil, add cumin seeds. Sauté onions until deep golden.

  2. 2

    Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cook for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add minced meat and cook on high heat until browned.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes, spice powders, and salt. Cook covered on low heat for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add green peas, cook 10 more minutes. Finish with garam masala and coriander.

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Did You Know?

Keema Matar with peas is considered one of the most comforting everyday meals in North Indian households.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • pan
  • spatula

The Story Behind Keema

Keema has roots in Mughal and Central Asian cuisines. The word comes from Turkish kıyma meaning minced.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner 📜 Origins: Mughal era

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