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Kheema

Emirian fried ground beef

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 onions, sliced

• Salt to taste

• 3 TBS clarified butter (ghee)

• 2 LBS ground beef

• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds

• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder

• 1/2 tsp. chili powder

• 1 tsp. Bzar (Emirian Spice Mix)

• 1 tsp. turmeric

• 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom

• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 1-1/2 tsp. tomato paste

• 3/4 C water

• 2 potatoes, peeled & cubed

• 1 C frozen peas

• 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped

• Juice from 2 lemons

Add garlic, onions and salt to taste to a skillet with clarified butter; fry over medium heat until mixture is browned. Stir in ground beef; cook until browned. Add cumin seeds, chopped coriander, cumin powder, chili powder, Bzar, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon; cook and stir constantly for about two minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; add water, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed and mixture appears dry. Add potatoes, peas and chopped coriander; simmer until potatoes are tender. Drizzle with lemon juice over before serving.

 

Note: Kheema is an Indian-based dish popular in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It can be served as a main meal or used as a sandwich filling.

 

Related Link:

Food Fare Culinary Collection: Arabic Cookery

 

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