Bhuna Qeema OR Karahi Mince

Bhuna Qeema ( Karahi Mince )
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Serves : 3 - 4

Ingredients :

• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp.  cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp.  nigella seeds ( kalonji )
• 4 - 6 black peppercorns
• 3 - 4 cloves
• 1 large black cardamom
• 2 inch piece cinnamon stick
• 3 whole / button red chillies
• 500 gm.  minced meat ( beef or mutton )
• 1 tsp.  ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp.  crushed red chillies
• 1 tbsp.  crushed coriander seeds
• 1/4 tsp.  turmeric powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 tsp.  salt
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 2 tbsp.  fresh coriander leaves

Method :

• Heat oil in a heavy based pan or wok ( karahi ). Add onion and fry till golden brown.
• Add cumin seeds, nigella seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick and whole red chillies ; fry for a minute.
• Add minced meat and ginger garlic paste; stir-fry on medium heat until the mince changes color.
• Now add crushed red chillies, crushed coriander seeds, turmeric, salt and tomatoes. 
• Stir well and cook, covered over medium heat for 20 - 25 minutes ( the mince will leave water and will cook in its own water ).
• Increase heat to high, cook, stirring frequently until all the moisture has evaporated and the oil separates.
• Add green chilies and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook covered on very low heat for 2 minutes.
• Serve hot with Nan / Chapati.

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!