🍛 The Kind of Dish That Goes From Curry Bowl to Frankie Filling
If there’s one mutton recipe that can shapeshift from a main dish to a snack, it’s this one.
Mutton Keema Masala — rich, rustic, and perfectly spiced minced meat cooked until every spoonful screams flavor.
Scoop it with pav, wrap it in a paratha, or eat it with plain rice — this one’s always ready to deliver.
Mutton Keema Masala
Ingredients
- 250g mutton keema (minced mutton)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1–2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- ½ cup green peas (optional)
- Fresh coriander, chopped
- A squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Sauté the Base
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add chopped onions and sauté till golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté till raw smell fades.
- Build the Masala
- Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt. Cook till tomatoes soften and oil starts to leave the sides.
- Cook the Keema
- Add the mutton keema and mix well. Cook uncovered for 5–6 mins, stirring occasionally to break lumps.
- Add peas if using, and ¼ cup water. Cover and cook on low flame for 15–20 mins or until cooked through.
- Finish It Bold
- Add garam masala and fresh coriander. Give it a squeeze of lemon and simmer uncovered to thicken.
- Serve Hot
- With pav, paratha, plain rice, or stuff into rolls!
🛒 What You’ll Need (Serves 3–4):
250g mutton keema (minced mutton)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1–2 green chilies, chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
2 tbsp oil or ghee
½ cup green peas (optional)
Fresh coriander, chopped
A squeeze of lemon juice
🍳 How to Make It – Juicy, Spicy & Versatile
1. Sauté the Base
Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add chopped onions and sauté till golden.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté till raw smell fades.
2. Build the Masala
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt. Cook till tomatoes soften and oil starts to leave the sides.
3. Cook the Keema
Add the mutton keema and mix well. Cook uncovered for 5–6 mins, stirring occasionally to break lumps.
Add peas if using, and ¼ cup water. Cover and cook on low flame for 15–20 mins or until cooked through.
4. Finish It Bold
Add garam masala and fresh coriander. Give it a squeeze of lemon and simmer uncovered to thicken.
5. Serve Hot
With pav, paratha, plain rice, or stuff into rolls!
❤️ Why Mutton Keema Masala Is a Must-Try
Quick to make compared to other mutton dishes
Can be made dry or semi-gravy
Versatile: curry, stuffing, or wrap
Because keema just gets it right — every single time
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Why You’ll Love This Mutton Keema Masala – Spicy, Juicy & Full of Desi Swag Recipe
- ✅ Big, bold flavors from simple spices you already own
- ✅ One pot — easy cleanup
- ✅ Tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen
Tips for the Best Mutton Keema Masala – Spicy, Juicy & Full of Desi Swag
- Sauté the onions until golden — this is the foundation of the gravy
- Bloom whole spices in oil before adding anything else
- Add water gradually to control consistency
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors
What to Serve with Mutton Keema Masala – Spicy, Juicy & Full of Desi Swag
- Best served with steamed basmati rice or hot rotis
- A side of sliced onions and lemon wedges balances the richness
- Serve with a simple raita to cool the heat
Storage & Reheating
Mutton Keema Masala – Spicy, Juicy & Full of Desi Swag keeps well refrigerated for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water. Freezes well for up to 1 month.