Dum Ka Qeema | Traditional Pakistani Minced Meat Recipe by Chef Mehboob Khan | Masala TV

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Parsley can provide a fresh flavor, while dried coriander is more economical.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños maintain heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add minced meat, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Mix in yogurt, stirring until well combined and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.

Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low, allowing to simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle garam masala over the top, mixing gently to combine.

Garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves before serving.

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