Qeema Pulao Recipe By Menu By Mariam | Qeemay Walay Chawal | MBM

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground chicken is typically more affordable.

Heat 1 cup of oil in a large pot

Fry 4 medium-sized onions until golden brown

Add 500 grams of minced beef and fry well

Add whole spices: 1 bay leaf, 1 large cardamom, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1-2 pieces of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon red chili powder; cook for 1-2 minutes

Add 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant

Add 4 chopped medium tomatoes and 3-4 whole red chilies

Pour in 1 cup of water and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes

Add 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and 2-3 green chilies; cook until oil releases

In a separate pot, boil water and add 2 tablespoons of salt

Add 4 cups of soaked basmati rice and cook until 90-95% done

Layer the rice with the cooked minced meat

Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes

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