Chicken Keema

Recipe No: 48

This is the result of our determination to reduce the consumption of beef in our household, which is generally used to make Keema.  Even though this can be made with minced chicken breast also, I decided to go with minced leg meat as I like the flavor of red meat (Chicken legs) rather than the white meat (chicken breast). Minced Chicken cooks very fast, but I like to pressure cook it as I think pressure cooked meat combines well with the masala. I added some potato cubes and green peas towards the end to make it a bit more wholesome. This same preparation is good for making Chicken Keema dosa as well as bread rolls.

Ingredients                                                           Serves 6-8 adults

To pressure cook

• Minced Raw Chicken…………………..2lb
• Turmeric Powder………………………1/2 Teaspoon
• Pepper Powder………………………….1/2 Teaspoon
• Salt…………………………………………..1/2 Teaspoon

To Saute

• Oil…………………………………………….3 Tablespoons
• Mustard seeds……………………………1/2 Teaspoon
• Chopped Onion…………………………..2 Cups
• Curry Leaves…………………………..…1 Sprig
• Ginger Garlic paste……………………..2 Teaspoon
• Chilly Powder……………………………..2 Teaspoons
• Coriander Powder……………………….1 ½ Teaspoon
• Turmeric Powder………………………..1/2 Teaspoon
• Garam Masala Powder…………………1 teaspoon
• Tomato sliced………………………………1 small
• Potato cut into small cubes.......…......1 Small (Optional)
• Frozen Green Peas……………………...1/2 Cup
• Coriander Leaves………………………...4 Tablespoons
• Salt to taste
• ½ Teaspoon Garam Masala and ½ Teaspoon Coconut oil

Method of Preparation

1. Mix all the ingredients to pressure cook well with 1 1/2 cups of water and cook till 3 whistles.
2. In another pan heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds.
3. Add Onions and sauté till it starts to brown on the edges. Add Curry leaves and Ginger Garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell is gone.
4. Reduce the flame to medium low and add Chilly, Coriander, Turmeric and Garam Masala powder and sauté really good for at least 3 minutes. Stir constantly so that it won’t burn. The mixture now should be dark brown in color.
5. Add the tomato and stir till it is mashed.
6. Add the cooked meat together with the remaining water, cover the pan and let it cook and absorb all the water.
7. When the water is almost absorbed add the Potato and Green peas and let it cook.
8. Once cooked and all the water is absorbed it fry for 5-8 minutes on a medium heat stirring now and then taking care not to mash the potatoes. Don't add more oil as the meat itself will give out some fat. If it is too lean , then add one or two tablespoons of oil.
9. Add the coriander leaves and mix well. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon each of Coconut oil and Garam Masala powder just before turning the stove off.
10. Keep the pan covered for 15 minutes before serving.

Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and
serve it to your family with love…