Sunday, May 11, 2008

Keema Pulao



A mince meat and rice preparation with a rich flavour from India.


INGREDIENTS

Mutton mince 200 gms
Basmati rice (soaked for ½ hour) 1½ cups
Oil 2 tbsps
Green cardamoms 2
Black cardamom 1
Cloves 5-6
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Pepper corns 8-10
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Garlic (chopped) 1 inch piece
Onion (chopped) 1 large sized
Green chillies (chopped) 3
Garlic paste 1 tbsp
Ginger paste 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Tomatoes (chopped) 2 large sized
Fresh mint leaves (torn) 15-20
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) a few sprigs
Salt to taste
Garam masala powder 1 tsp


DIRECTIONS

1.
Heat oil in a pan, add green cardamoms, black cardamom, cloves,cinnamon, pepper corns, cumin seeds. Sauté for a minute, add chopped garlic, chopped onion and chopped green chillies. Sauté till onions turn golden.

2.
Add mutton mince and cook on high heat for five minutes.

3.
Add garlic paste, ginger paste, red chilli powder, chopped tomatoes and continue to sauté for two to three minutes. Add rice and sauté for a minute or two. Add three and a half cups of hot water, torn mint leaves, chopped coriander leaves and salt. Mix lightly.

4.
Add garam masala powder. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil.

5.
Cover the pan and further cook on low heat for ten to twelve minutes or till the rice and kheema are cooked.

6.
Serve hot.

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