New Tandoori Qeema Recipe, Smoked Qeema Recipe by Samina Food Story

minced meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken breast is leaner while ground turkey is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while buttermilk is a budget-friendly option.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while cayenne is often less costly.

kasuri methi

🥗Healthier: fresh fenugreek leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Fresh fenugreek is healthier, while oregano is more accessible and affordable.

Heat half a cup of oil in a vessel.

Add 2 big onions and brown them on medium flame until light golden.

Add whole spices: 4-5 small cardamoms, 1 big cardamom, 8-10 black pepper grains, 8-10 cloves, and 2 small pieces of cinnamon to the browned onions and fry for a few seconds.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste and fry until light golden.

Add 700 grams of minced beef and fry lightly until the color changes from pink to white for 2-3 minutes.

Add half a tablespoon of salt, half a tablespoon of red chili powder, one tablespoon of coriander powder, one tablespoon of cumin powder, one teaspoon of turmeric, and one teaspoon of Kashmiri red chili powder. Roast the mince with the spices.

Add 1 cup (200 grams) of yogurt, mixing well while keeping the flame low to prevent curd from bursting.

After mixing, turn the flame to medium-high and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add 2 medium sized tomatoes (cut into small pieces) and mix well. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes on low medium flame until tomatoes are soft and mince is cooked.

Make a paste with 10-12 almonds and 1 tablespoon of cashews, adding a little water if needed.

After 10-12 minutes, add the nut paste to the mince and mix well, cooking until water evaporates.

Add 1 teaspoon of instant tandoori masala and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes with 2-3 green chilies and fresh coriander on low flame.

Smoke the dish by heating coal, placing it in a small metal bowl, adding 1-2 drops of oil, and covering for 2 minutes.

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