Qeema Fry

  • 21 Feb - 27 Feb, 2026
  • Mag The Weekly
  • Cookery

Ingredients:
• 500g ground chicken/beef
• 1tbsp ginger, fresh and grated
• 1tbsp garlic, fresh and minced
• 1tsp turmeric powder
• 2tbsp coriander powder
• 1-2tbsp garam masala
• 1 large onion, finely chopped or grated
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 1tbsp tomato paste
• Oil, as needed
• Salt, to taste
• Red chilli powder, to taste
• Coriander, chopped

Method:
Heat pan on medium heat and add oil. Once hot, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Once the onions have slightly browned, add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, garam masala, tomato paste, salt, coriander powder, some coriander (optional), and turmeric. Allow the mixture to cook for about three to five minutes. At this point you can use a hand blender and purée the mixture if you would like. Then add the the mince. 

Add water (optional). Using a spatula or a ground meat masher, begin to mash and mix the meat with the tomato and onion mixture. Prevent the meat from bulking into large clumps. Continue to mix frequently for an additional seven to 10 minutes on medium heat.

Once all of the natural water has evaporated, cook for a few additional minutes so that the oil shines through. Garnish with coriander and serve with lemon and naan/paratha.

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