Chicken Keema Wala Pura Recipe | قیمے والا قتلمہ | Chicken Tikki Halwa Puri Wali | Lahori Breakfast

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner while ground beef is often more affordable.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find, while red pepper flakes are more cost-effective.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add green chilies and chopped tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer, cooking until chicken is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.

Stir in fresh coriander and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Serve hot with bread or as a filling for puras.

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