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Dry lamb keema is served family-style with rotis, lemon wedges, and cilantro.

Lamb Keema

Lamb keema is a spiced minced lamb dish that’s commonly served with rotis or flatbreads. It is satisfying on its own and works well for everyday meals and casual entertaining.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

  • Wide skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1-1½ teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • ¼ cup yogurt whisked
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or mild chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • A small squeeze of lemon after cooking

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat and add the chopped onions. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until soft and lightly golden. Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for one more minute.
  • Add the ground lamb and salt. Break the meat apart with a spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, until the lamb loses its raw color and moisture begins to evaporate.
  • Add tomatoes, whisked yogurt, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and black pepper. Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, until the lamb is fully cooked and crumbly with no excess liquid. Keep stirring occasionally.
  • Add the green peas and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender and well mixed into the keema. Sprinkle in the garam masala, give it a final stir, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Cook the keema uncovered and use a wide pan to help moisture evaporate evenly.
  • Break up the lamb well while cooking so the texture stays crumbly, not clumpy.
  • Adjust chili powder based on heat preference without increasing overall spice quantity.
  • This method works well with ground chicken, beef, or tofu, with adjusted cooking times.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
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