Mutton Kheema

Mutton kheema or mince is a great non vegetarian dish which is a delicacy served throughout the country, especially in Hyderabad. Mutton kheema gravy can be relished with bread or rice and when semi dry; it makes a great snack. 


What you need for Mutton Kheema:

• Minced lamb- 1/2 kg 
• Onion- 2 finely chopped 
• Tomatoes- 2 finely chopped 
• Green chilies- 2 slit
• Grated ginger- 1 piece 
• Crushed Garlic- 3 pods
• Red chili powder- 1 tbsp 
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp 
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp 
• Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp 
• Garam masala powder- 3/4 tsp 
• Cinnamon- 1 piece
• Bay leaves- 1
• Cloves- 2 
• Green cardamoms- 2 
• Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
• Salt to taste 

The preparation method:

• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves for a minute 
• Add the onions and fry until golden brown.
• Add ginger- garlic and green chillies and fry for couple of minutes. 
• Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder,coriander powder and half of the garam masala powder and stir-fry for 5 minutes. 
• Add the tomatoes and salt. Mix well. When the moisture in the tomato is fully absorbed, then stir-fry for 2 minutes
• Add meat and sauté for 5 minutes. 
• Add 2 cups of water and cook until the meat is tender.
• Add the remaining garam masala powder and stir fry for 5 more minutes. 
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.  
• Mutton Kheema is ready to served hot with roti or rice, it goes well with a curd salad