This authentic Indian minced meat Qeema recipe is so delicious, it'll become a regular at your house!! And nothing's better than the fact that you make it within 20 minutes!!
Qeema is a classic Indian dish that won't ever disappoint you! Plus this recipe is SO simple that anyone can make it! Have it with naan, chapati or some rice, you'll love it in every way!
This minced meat recipe goes super well with some green chutney and naan - that's the way we love it the most! You can even get creative with it and make lettuce wraps out of it. It's spicy, but it won't burn your mouth. It's delicious, yet super easy to make. Basically, we think this is the best Qeema recipe you'll ever try!!
And as promised, we're back again with a new recipe!! To be honest we were dying to put this one out - because it really is one of our all-time favorite Indian foods.
We've decided to make some changes too that we wanted all of you guys to know! So from today's post onwards, Aena will be solely writing all the posts, while Arvin will be taking care of the photo editing, social media promotions etc. And of course, Aena is the Pinterest queen - as we like to call her! ? So let's let Aena take over from today! (warning: she loves to talk! ?)
Hi guys! So you're left with me now! ? I have taken over the blog!! ?
So yes, qeema. I absolutely love qeema in general - I've grown up eating it and this recipe was handed down to me by my mother. Some thing many people don't know is that my mom is actually a certified chef like Arvin and I! And she did the course with us!! Now that's a whole new story for another day.
This recipe uses very simple ingredients. The only special Indian ingredient you'll need is garam masala - which is basically a mix of spices, ground together. It goes in almost all Indian dishes, so it really is worth investing in. It's also the only special Indian ingredient we used in our super easy to make Spicy Indian Chapli Kebab recipe as well as our Authentic Indian Karahi Curry. So my advice is to head over to your local indian grocery store and buy this spice!
Till not too long ago, Arvin hadn't even tried qeema! The first time I ever made this for him was more than a year ago, back when we were still living in Dubai. I generally have a habit of having super spicy food, while Arvin - not so much. Okay no, to be fair, he does have spicy food quite often - I just have a different level of spicy.
So yeah, in the beginning, I would accidentally end up making Indian food that was way too spicy for him to handle. And being the sweetheart that he is, he would keep eating it despite tears falling down his face because of the excessive spiciness and he'd keep telling me that he loved it. Cute, right?
We have come a long way from then. Actually he has ?. His spicy level has seriously gone up! And I've tried to control the spices in my Indian cooking.
Anyway, jokes aside, this really has become even his favorite Indian food and that's why we've been so excited to share this on the blog! Better late than never right?
Don't worry though!! This recipe is just the right kind of spicy - it won't burn your mouth and it will still have a nice subtle flavor!
So let's get on with today's chef tips! If you don't already know, we write tips everyday along with each of our recipes detailing all the little things no one else points out! Basically everything you need to know to make the recipe the right way.
Chef Tips ?
- Make sure the onions are finely chopped to get the authentic indian qeema taste. Otherwise, the onions will be too chunky and won't mesh into the meat by the time the qeema is completely cooked.
- You can substitute the garlic and ginger that goes in the qeema with garlic and ginger paste - but trust me the flavor will not be the same. What makes this recipe special is its fresh ingredients!
- Top off the qeema with some julienned ginger and chopped green chillies.
- A green coriander and mint chutney goes really well with this minced meat recipe!
So here's the perfect qeema recipe! ?
📖 Recipe
Authentic Indian Minced Meat Qeema
This CLASSIC authentic Indian minced meat Qeema recipe is so delicious, it’ll become a regular at your house!! And nothing’s better than the fact that you make it within 20 minutes!!
Ingredients
- 400g minced meat
- 1 large onion chopped (or 1 ½ medium onion)
- 3 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon heaped ginger finely chopped (1 ½ inch long piece of ginger)
- 1 tablespoon heaped garlic, finely chopped (5 cloves)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (for garnishing)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder (heaped)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium heat then add in onion – cook until transparent and add garlic and ginger.
- Cook till the onion is golden brown then add the minced meat.
- Cook the meat till the its color changes to brown. Reduce to low heat.
- Add in spices when the meat starts taking out its juices.
- After 30 seconds of adding the spices – add 1 cup water.
- Cover the sauce pan and leave on low heat till the water evaporates.
- Garnish with julienned ginger, red chili flakes and serve with naan or rice.
Notes
1. Make sure the onions are finely chopped to get the authentic indian qeema taste. Otherwise, the onions will be too chunky and won't mesh into the meat by the time the qeema is completely cooked.
2. You can substitute the garlic and ginger that goes in the qeema with garlic and ginger paste - but trust me the flavor will not be the same. What makes this recipe special is its fresh ingredients!
3. Top off the qeema with some julienned ginger and chopped green chillies.
4. A green coriander and mint chutney goes really well with this minced meat recipe!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 392Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 393mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 28g
Loved this super easy Qeema recipe? Then you'll definitely love our Authentic Indian Karahi Curry recipe!! Trust us, everyone's been loving it! Plus this was our first recipe that went viral - and for a good reason! We're sure it'll quickly become your favorite!!
Chantel
Delicious! My husband and I both loved it. Packed with flavor.
Susan
Thank you for this delicious recipe! Made it as part of my meal prep for the next few days. Had to force myself to stop “tasting” it or there would have been very little left! Definitely in my regular rotation. Thank you again
Hinde
Thank you for the delicious recipe! We make in Morocco also minced meat like that to stuff bread and pastries. We use typical moroccan spices but I will try this Indian version, it seems delicious. My husband likes very spicy food and I am sure your recipe will be a new family's favorite dish!
Dee
How long will it take for the water to evaporate?
Sandra Arpaozu
I was shown how to make this by an Indian man who owned a restaurant but forgot the procedure. I have tried your recipe and it taste exactly the same as his recipe and love it. Have saved the details so I can make it your way from now on. Thanks you
Erica B
Hello, I've made this qeema recipe a few times after getting it from Recipe Tin Eats. On my last visit to the page, I discovered that it's actually your recipe, so I had to come here to post my thanks to the originators. Thank you very much! My husband and I really enjoy this qeema. We love the authentic but accessible flavors, and the fast and simple preparation. Absolutely delicious.
courtney
I really loved this. I don’t know anything about Indian cooking but for my preferences I added salt, a heavy extra shake of all the spices, a cup of stock as mine was a little dry. And some kale, spinach and peas. Usually my recipe amendments go badly but this turned out well!