Keema Methi

Description

 * Ethnicity - South Indian
 * Type of Meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 500 gm: Minced mutton/lamb/beef (weighed after de-boning)
 * 250 gm: Methi leaves-cleaned, washed and chopped
 * 1 cup: Grated onions
 * 2 cup: Chopped tomatoes
 * 1 tsp: Ginger paste
 * 1 tsp: Garlic paste
 * 2 tsp: Cumin seeds
 * 1 tsp: Garam masala
 * 1 tbsp: Powdered coriander seeds
 * 1/2 tsp: Turmeric
 * 1/2 tsp: Powdered black pepper
 * 1/2 tsp: Powdered red pepper
 * 2 no: Bay leaves
 * 1/2 cup/ (120 gm): Oil
 * 1 tbsp: Salt

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil and add the cumin seeds.
 * 2) When the seeds splutter, add the garlic, ginger, onions, bay leaves and the garam masala, and stir-fry, till the fat separates.
 * 3) Add the tomatoes and continue to stir-fry till the fat separates once again, then add the salt, coriander, turmeric, red and black pepper.
 * 4) Over high heat, add the meat, stir a few times till the colour changes, and then lower the heat.
 * 5) Continue to stir fry, till the keema is almost cooked through.
 * 6) Add the fenugreek leaves and cook till fat separates once again. Serve hot.