Want a versatile recipe? It doesn’t get better than this minced meat Indian recipe. It pairs well with tacos, dosa, pav/bread, or with warm naan. Why You’ll Love It- Easy, meal-prep friendly, healthy, and tasty! Have some leftover ground chicken? Give my holiday kebabs a try. They taste great when paired with papad and chutney just like my Papad Roll Recipe.
Ingredients for Chicken Kheema
beefsteak tomatoonionground chicken (minced meat)garam masalatomato pasteoilsaltred chili powdercoriander powderturmeric powderfresh cilantrogingergarlic
How to Make Chicken Kheema
Saute onions until golden brown Add the tomatoes once the onions have finished cooking. Add the spices, garlic, ginger, and some cilantro. Mix and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the ground chicken to the pot and begin to break it apart with the back of a spatula or a meat mincer. Cook until all of the water has evaporated and you can see oil separation. Expert Advice-I like to cook it uncovered and on medium/high heat the whole time.
Pair it with…
Substitute
Chicken- you can use ground turkey but be sure to add extra fat. I do this by adding butter and oil.Tomato- Feel free to use 12oz can of petite diced tomatoes for every 1 large beefsteak tomato.
Variations
Vegetarian- Use paneer instead of ground chickenMatar- This recipe is sometimes made with peas or potatoes. Feel free to add either or to this recipe.
Top Tips
Use a generous amount of oil from the beginning of the cooking process. Do not use a lid during the cooking processAdd cilantro early on and on top of the dish for extra flavor
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History
Growing up, my Dad made lamb or goat keema often, but I always chose the chicken alternative. It was a special dish because ground chicken was not always available where we lived. I remember he bought a meat grinder that was affixed to a tabletop when I was in grade school just to make recipes like this happen. Definitely appreciate his efforts for good food!
