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chicken keema in a pot with cilantro as garnish.
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30-Minute Pakistani Chicken Keema

30-Minute Pakistani Chicken Keema, artfully infused with fragrant spices that promise a resonantly delicious taste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: chicken keema, keema
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs ground chicken
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 tomato roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 green pepper roughly chopped

Whole spices

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 2 cloves
  • 4 black peppercorns

Powdered spices

  • 1 tsp kosher salt or as needed
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder

Garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium-size pot, on medium heat, add olive oil, and let it heat up.
  • Add onion and lightly sauté it.
  • Next add whole spices and mix it.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and mix it.
  • Next add ground chicken and mix it well for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken changes color from pink to white.
  • Add yogurt and mix it.
  • Now add tomato and mix it.
  • Add the green pepper and mix well.
  • Next add the powdered spices and salt.
  • Mix well and let it cook open for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Now turn the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with lid.
  • Let it cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot.
  • Add Garam Masala powder and cilantro.
  • Turn off the stove.
  • Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg