Mutton Keema: A Spicy and Flavorful Indian Dish

Mutton keema is a flavorful Indian dish made with minced mutton or goat meat. It is a versatile dish that can be served dry or with gravy, and it can be enjoyed with rice, naan, or roti. Keema is a popular dish in many parts of India, and there are many regional variations of the recipe.

Ingredients for Mutton Keema

• 500 grams of mutton or goat meat, minced
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup of chopped coriander leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and green chilies (if using) and cook until the onion is softened.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
3. Add the minced mutton and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned.
4. Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add salt to taste and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the mutton is cooked through.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves (if using) and serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, you can use ghee instead of vegetable oil.
• You can also add other vegetables to the keema, such as chopped tomatoes, peas, or carrots.
• If you like your keema spicy, you can add more green chilies or red chili powder.
• If you don’t have garam masala powder, you can make your own by combining equal parts of black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin seeds.
• Keema can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Variations

There are many variations of mutton keema. Here are a few:

• Keema curry: Add 1 cup of yogurt or coconut milk to the keema and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• Keema pav: Serve the keema on toasted pav (bread rolls).
• Keema samosas: Use keema as a filling for samosas.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for mutton keema!

Additional Tips

• When choosing mutton, look for meat that is bright red and has no off odor.
• If you are not used to cooking with mutton, you may want to have it minced by your butcher.
• Be careful not to overcook the mutton, as it can become tough.
• Serve the keema with a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor.

Mutton keema is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and flavorful spices, it is sure to please everyone at the table.

I hope this article has been helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions.