Chicken Keema Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
- Add onion and cook until softened
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned
- Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and red pepper flakes
- Add peas and salt
- Simmer for 10 minutes until flavors meld
- Stir in yogurt and cilantro
- Serve hot with rice or naan
Special Notes
This Indian chicken keema is a flavorful ground meat dish. The combination of spices creates authentic Indian flavor. The key is to cook the chicken until it's browned and the tomatoes are softened. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be made ahead of time. For extra flavor, you can add different vegetables or spices. The keema pairs perfectly with rice, naan, or roti.