- Minced lamb- 1 1/2 lbs
- Large onion- 1 (finely chopped)
- Tomatoes- 2 (finely chopped)
- Green chilies- 2 (finely chopped)
- Grated ginger- 1/2 inch piece
- Crushed Garlic- 3 cloves
- Red chili powder- 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder- 1 tsp
- Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala powder- 3/4 tsp
- Cinnamon- 1 stick
- Bay leaves- 2
- Cloves- 2
- Green cardamoms- 2
- Salt to taste
- Oil- 1/3 cup
- Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
Lamb Kheema
Boil the minced lamb with 1 clove of crushed garlic and bay leaves in 2 cups of water for 5-10 minutes. Drain the water.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves for a minute and add the onions and fry until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic and green chilies and fry for couple of minutes. Add the boiled meat and sauté for 5 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 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. Serve hot.
