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Mutton keema

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Diet: Non-veg · Gluten-free · High-protein

Cook minced mutton with peas, tomato and spices. Break up the mince early so the sauce has an even texture.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Indian
Course
Dinner

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Base

Meat

Sauce

Finish

Equipment

Wide pan with lid; spoon; knife; thermometer.

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Steps

Cook the base · About 8 min

  1. Heat 30 ml neutral oil. Cook 180 g onion, chopped for 6–7 minutes; add 15 g ginger-garlic paste and stir for 1 minute.

Brown the mince

  1. Add 650 g minced mutton, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chili powder, ¾ tsp salt. Cook for 7–8 minutes, breaking up clumps with a spoon.

Simmer · About 15 min

  1. Add 250 g tomatoes, chopped, 150 ml water, 120 g peas. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes; stir halfway.

    Check: Minced mutton must reach 71°C / 160°F. The peas should be tender.

Finish · About 3 min

  1. Add 1 tsp garam masala, 15 g coriander leaves. Simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes until the sauce clings to the mince.

Tips

  • Use a spoon to break large clumps before they set.
  • Reduce the sauce if using keema as a filling.

Substitutions

  • Use minced lamb or beef; keep the 71°C / 160°F check.
  • Replace peas with small diced green beans.

Storage

  • Get perishable Mutton keema into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Mutton keema within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Mutton keema to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Mutton keema is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
  • If Mutton keema includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Mutton keema becomes softer in storage.

Make ahead

  • Chop vegetables one day ahead.
  • Cook keema ahead; chill promptly and reheat thoroughly.

FAQ

Can I use frozen mince?

Thaw it safely in the fridge before cooking so it breaks up evenly.

Why is the mince grey?

An overcrowded pan steams meat. Use a wide pan and let moisture evaporate.

Can I omit peas?

Yes. The cooking time remains similar; reduce water slightly if the sauce is thin.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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