Monday, October 1, 2012

Keema Pav

Keema pav.............ummm.....yummy yum yum that's all I got to say...:)
  • 1/2 Kilo Mutton or Chicken Keema 
  • 2 Medium Size Tomatoes and Onions
  • 1 Large Capsicum
  • 2 Potatoes Cubed
  • 2 Tbsp Red Chilly Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
Spice Blend:
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1 Inch Stick Cinnamon 
  • 3 Pods Cardamom
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper Corns
  • 2 to 3 Strands Javitri 
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp Dry Shredded Coconut/kopara
In a pan dry roast all the above mentioned spices and coconut.
Once roasted allow to cool before dry grinding.
Grind the spice blend and reserve in a air tight container till use.

Do watch my video recipe in detail...enjoy...:)
    This spice blend should be used asap the coconut in the spice blend gives a odd smell after 2 weeks.

    • Boil 1 cup of water add the onion and tomato to the boiling water place a lid and allow to cook till water has evaporated make sure to cook on a low flame.
    • Blend the tomato and onion in a mixerjar and prepare a smooth puree. reserve for later.
    • Cube the potato and cook with a pinch of turmeric powder in 1 cup of  water make sure you don't over cook the potato once cooked drain set aside.
    • All the preparations can be done ahead of time and preserved in the fridge.
    • Heat a  fry pan with 1tbsp of ghee fry the capsicum and potato for 5 minutes remove from flame and set aside.
    • Heat a Handi or heavy bottom wok add 3 tbsp oil and add the ginger garlic paste and prepared puree fry till oil surfaces. add chilly powder coriander powder and turmeric powder fry a bit add the meat and fry.
    • Add salt as per taste, spice blend and 1 1/2 cups water stir and cover allow the meat to cook on low to medium flame till well done.
    • Add the fried potato and capsicum to the meat and cook further till well combined grate some nutmeg and cover for few minutes.
    • Garnish with onion lime green chilly and butter and serve hot with pav buns...happy cooking...:)

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