Thursday, 29 March 2018

Keema Whole Moong Dal Curry (Mutton Mince cooked with Whole Green Gram)


          Ever tried mutton keema with whole green gram / moong dal? Well this is an awesome combination. The end result was a real yummy side dish. Tried it for the first time and I must confess that it turned out very delicious. It is a very easy recipe and can be served with any kind of rice preparation or Indian bread. So go ahead and give it a try by following a step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 











  • 1/2 cup whole moong dal (green gram), soaked overnight
  • 250 gms. mutton mince, washed & drained
  • 2-3 tbsp. oil
  • 1-2 onions, chopped
  • 1-2 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tomato, pureed
  • 1 tsp. tomato paste (opt)
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp. coriander powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp. red chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp. ghee
  • 1 tsp. kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves, crushed)
  • 1 tsp. coriander leaves to garnish
  • few onion slices to garnish








          Pressure cook the moong dal in 2 cups water for 5-6 whistles. Mash it slightly and keep aside. Mix the ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste and all the dry spices with a little water and keep aside.

           Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions till light brown. Now add the spice paste and sauté till the oil separates.

          Add the tomato puree and simmer for a minute. Now time to add the mince. Mix well and cook on a low flame till dry. Add 1 &1/2 cups water. (Adjust according to the consistency required). Simmer till done.

           Add the cooked dal and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Switch off the flame and add the kasuri methi and ghee. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves and sliced onion.




                                  Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions till light brown. 



                                  Now add the spice paste and sauté till the oil separates.



                                  Add the tomato puree and simmer for a minute. 



                               Now add mince. Mix well and cook on a low flame till dry. 



                                 Add 1 & 1/2 cups water. Simmer till done.



                         Add cooked dal & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 1-2 minutes.



                                  Switch off the flame & add the kasuri methi and ghee. 






                                 Serve, garnished with coriander leaves and sliced onion.















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