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chicken kheema recipe

Recipe for Chicken Keema

Anita Rodrigues
Amazingly delicious and spicy Chicken Keema with Green peas. The bes recipe of chicken kheema you can make at home quickly.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 450 grams Chicken mince washed and drained
  • 2 medium Onions chopped
  • Juice of one whole lime
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala powder
  • Coriander, mint leaves and chillies for garnish
  • 3-4 tbsp Oil for cooking

For Marination

  • 1 tbsp Red Chilly powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 Tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tbsp Yogurt
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Marinate chicken with salt, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, yogurt and salt.

How to make Chicken Keema

  • Heat 3 tbsp oil in a vessel and saute the chopped onions till translucent
  • Add the marinated meat, saute for 2 - 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, cover and cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Now add 1 cup green peas and cook again till peas are tender. Add garam masala powder.
  • When the peas are tender add juice of 1 whole lime and then garnish with coriander, mint leaves and chillies.
  • Serve chicken kheema with chapatis or rotis and lemon wedges

Notes

  1.  I have used chicken kheema for this recipe, you could also use mutton or beef.
  2.  Adjust the spices to suit your taste
  3. Add mint leaves for that extra flavour
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