🍗 Non-Vegetarian Tamil Nadu Lunch

Mutton Keema

Classic Tamil Nadu mutton keema — minced mutton prepared with South Indian spices.

Prep20 min
🍳Cook40 min
🕐Total60 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelMedium
Mutton Keema
🌐 Read in:
Tamil
Hindi

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare minced mutton: Take 500g fresh minced mutton (keema). If mincing at home, remove fat and gristle before mincing.

  2. 2

    Marinate keema: Mix minced mutton with 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and salt. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Fry onions: Heat 3 tbsp oil. Add 2 finely chopped onions and cook on medium heat 12 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Add ginger-garlic: Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and fry 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add tomatoes: Add 3 finely chopped tomatoes and cook 8 minutes until oil separates.

  6. 6

    Add spice powders: Add 1.5 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder and 1 tsp cumin powder. Fry 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add marinated keema: Add the minced mutton and break up any lumps with a spatula. Fry on high heat 8-10 minutes stirring continuously.

  8. 8

    Cook until dry: Continue cooking on medium heat 10-12 minutes until all moisture evaporates and keema is cooked through and crumbly.

  9. 9

    Add garam masala: Add 1 tsp garam masala and fresh coriander. Toss well.

  10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Mutton keema should be dark, dry and crumbly. Serve with roti, paratha or as a filling for dosa.

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