Sunday, December 5, 2021

Kozhi Kaima Urundai Kuzhambu/ Chicken Keema Ball Curry Recipe using Meamo Meats

Spongy and juicy chicken keema meatball curry pairs well with chapati, rice and ragi muddle. Combination of spices and the method we prepare the curry using traditional cut meat, it can be stored upto 2 weeks in the freezer and the taste will still remain the same when reheated. 

To purchase original jhatka meats is a hazel in the city and one must know the right place and way to clean it. At Meamo fish, poultry, mutton and offals are freshly and traditionally butchered. Quality of meat is fantastic, I can vouch and say this is original jhatka meat from the flavor and taste. 

Meamo meats is 100% certified Jhatka meat, which means painless and cruelty free butchering. Be it goat meat, chicken or fish its hygienically cleaned and washed with turmeric then packaged and shipped to your door. I highly recommend meamo meat it does not contain any smell the meats are fresh and very tasty. Do use the Promo Code Vidya10 to purchase meat as per choice from meamo.
Chicken Keema Ball Curry on Youtube 😊

Chicken Keema Ball Curry Ingredients:
Meatballs:
500 Grams Chicken Mince from Meamo Meats
1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
3 Green Chilies
1/4 Cup Onions
2 Tbsp Oil

Coconut Curry Base:
1/4 Cup Fresh Coconut
4 Sprigs Coriander
1 Green Chili
1/4 Tsp Fennel Seeds
2 to 3 Tbsp Water

Curry:
2 Tbsp Oil or Ghee
2 Inch Sticks Cinnamon
3 Cloves
3 Cardamoms
2 Strands Mace
1 Large Onion 
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
1 Medium Tomato
2 Slit Green Chilies
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1/2 Tbsp Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
2 Tbsp Coriander and Mint
1/2 Tsp Lime Juice
Maggi Chicken Stock Cube Optional

Prep:
Peel, wash and finely chop onions

Wash and chop tomatoes

Clean the stems and roots, wash finely chop mint and coriander

Wash and slit the green chilies and reserve

Peel, wash garlic and ginger. Grind to form a smooth paste.

Peel and chop or grate fresh coconut and reserve.

Place the chicken keema in a colander and sprinkle water three to four times, allow excess moisture to drain and reserve.

Marination:
Add a small batch of chicken keema along with spice powder and ginger and garlic paste to a mixer jar pulse once or twice and reserve in a mixing bowl.

Add another small batch of chicken keema in a mixer jar along with onion, chili pulse and add it to the ground meat.

Follow the step and grind the rest and reserve.

Once the meat is ground add finely chopped mint and coriander, followed by salt mix well cover and allow the meat to rest in the fridge for 2 hours.

Grind the Coconut:
In a mixer jar add the coconut, chilly, coriander and fennel grind to form a smooth paste and reserve.

Fry the Meatballs:
Heat a wok on low flame with 2 tbsp oil.

Remove the meat from fridge. Mix the meat once. Wet your hands with water or apply oil.

Take small portions of meat and form slightly larger than lime size meat balls and place it on a plate.

Once a batch of 10 to 12 meat balls are formed, gently place in the wok cover and allow to cook.

Do not add water. Moisture from meat and onions will cook the meat.

Do not flip the meat ball immediately allow it to cook on low for 10 minutes then start to flip it and cook till all the moisture has evaporated. Reserve the fried meatballs in a bowl or plate.

Prepare Chicken Keema Curry:
Heat a wok with oil and ghee.

Add whole spices, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and mace allow to splutter.

Add finely chopped onions, split green chilies and curry leaves fry for a minute.

Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for a minute.

Add finely chopped tomato and fry for 2 minutes.

Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and coriander powder fry for a minute.

Add water and bring it to a rapid boil.

Add salt and ground coconut. Add 1/2 cup water to the mixer jar dilute the coconut and add it to the curry and boil till the curry is slightly thick and oil starts to surface. We can also add stock cube for added flavor and taste make sure to add less salt if your adding stock cube.

Add the cooked meatballs to the curry and boil for 5 to 10 minutes.

Switch of the flame add lime juice, finely chopped mint and coriander and stir once.

Serve the meatball curry with rice or roti and enjoy!

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Boneless Mutton Potli Biryani Using Mutton From Meamo Meats

Opening a parcel on the dinner table is always fun. Mutton potli biryani is full of surprise, one must surely try it. Well marinated morsels of mutton, cooked to perfection wrapped into a parcel and grilled, is packed with unique combination of flavours, it's absolutely delicious.

To purchase original jhatka meats is a hazel in the city and one must know the right place and way to clean it. At meamo fish, poultry, mutton and offals are fantastic and can vouch and say this is original jhatka meat from the flavor and taste. Meamo meats is 100% certified Jhatka meat, which means painless and cruelty free butchering. Be it goat meat, chicken or fish its hygienically cleaned and washed with turmeric then packaged and shipped to your door. I highly recommend meamo meat it does not contain any smell the meats are fresh and very tasty. Do use the Promo Code Vidya10 to purchase meat as per choice from meamo.

Mutton Potli Biryani Recipe on My Youtube Channel πŸ˜€

Ingredients:
500 Grams Boneless Mutton Meamo Meats
400 Grams Basmati Rice
1 1/2 Cups Curd to prepare Hung Yogurt
1 Tbsp Green Chilly Paste
1 Tbsp Ginger Paste
1 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Paste
1 Tsp Kashmiri Chilly Powder
1 Tbsp Degi or Spicy Chilly Powder
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder
2 Inch Stick Cinnamon
4 Cloves
3 to 4 Green Cardamom
1 Black Cardamom
2 to 3 Strands Mace
1 Marathi Moggu / Dried Caper
1 Tsp Shahi Jeera
3 To 4 Drops Vinegar
3 to 4 Onions Fried
2 Tbsp Fried Onion Oil
1 Tbsp Mustard Oil
Salt as per taste.

Garnish:
2 Tbsp Ghee
2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Mint
2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander
3 Finely Chopped Green Chilli
10 Fried Cashews
2 Onions Fried
Boiled Eggs

First Step:
Place a muslin cloth on a strainer. Add 1 1/2 cups curd tie a knot and allow to strain for 3 to 4 hours.
Once the moisture has strained reserve it in a bowl.

Second Step:
Peel, wash and thinly slice the onions.
Heat 2 cups oil for frying in a wok on low flame.
Add fist full of sliced onions in a batch and fry till golden on low flame. Once fried strain and reserve on a plate.
Repeat the process and fry the entire batch.

Third Step:
Peel, wash and thinly chop 1 1/2 inch ginger.
Peel, wash and reserve 10 to 15 garlic pods.
Remove stem, wash well and reserve the 10 green chilies.
In a mixer jar add garlic and grind first and reserve. Next add ginger and reserve in a bowl. Next add chilies and few spoons water grind to form smooth paste and reserve.

Marination:
Wash the meat twice and place it in a colander to drain for few minutes.

Add the meat to a bowl.

Next add degi mirchi, kashmiri mirchi and turmeric powder.

Add whole spices, cinnamon, black and green cardamom, cloves, shahi jeera, marathi moggu, mace, pepper powder, garam masala, and hung yogurt.

Add fried onions, couple of tbsp fried onion oil, mustard oil and salt.

Massage all the ingredients well in the meat and allow to marinate for 4 hours in a airtight container refrigerated, for best results marinate over night.

Method:

Boil 4 to 5 cups water and reserve.

In a pan add 4 to 5 cups water and 2 tbsp salt. Gently place 4 eggs and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from flame allow to cool rinse and peel the eggs and reserve.

Remove the roots and hard stem from coriander and mint, Rinse twice to thrice and strain. Finely chop and reserve.

Peel, wash and slice 3 onions. place enough oil in a wok and gently drop small batches of onion and fry till golden on low flame. Once fried strain and reserve.

Fry 10 cashews in oil till light golden and reserve.

Thaw the marinated meat.

Heat a pressure cooker on medium flame, add the marinated meat fry for few minutes.

Add 1 1/2 Cups warm water, cover place a whistle and cook the meat for 4 to 5 whistles until tender, remove the cooker from flame allow to release.

Wash the basmati rice twice and add water allow to soak for 15 minutes.

Once the pressure has released, remove the cover and place the cooker on medium flame allow excess moisture from the meat to evaporate and reserve. 

Strain the rice and add warm water and place it in the cooker cover and cook for 2 to 3 whistles until done.

For ever cup of rice I used 1 1/2 cups warm water to cook.

Wash a plantain leaf. Wipe with a cloth.

First place 2 to 3 cups cooked rice. Add 1 tbsp ghee. Place the cooked meat in the middle, top with finely chopped mint and coriander.

Cover the meat with 1 to 2 cups cooked rice. Top with fried onions,chopped mint and coriander, cashews, boiled eggs.

Fold the leaf into a parcel, using a thread or plantain leaf fiber tie it to secure.

Place a tawa on medium flame add 1 tbsp ghee. place on low flame and place the parcel. Every 2 minutes turn and cook on low flame, for 10 to 15 minutes.

Serve the plantain biryani on a plate with raita and lime wedges...Enjoy!

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Paneer Biryani using Chef Boss Hyderabadi Biryani Masala Paste

Chefboss Hyderabadi biryani masala is packed with flavors and taste. Each pack is priced 85/-.  Family of 4 can enjoy scrumptious biryani in no time.

Add veggies, meat or paneer as per your choice and following the three step process biryani can be prepared within 15 to 20 minutes. If your liking is heavy on spices then we can add extra spices.

Chefboss ready to use masala paste, pasta / pizza sauce, white sauce and chinese sauces and mix is available across all major outlets and online.

Overall review I enjoyed the biryani next day the flavors had enhanced even more and we enjoyed 6 generous portions of biryani. Excellent product.

Shop for chef boss products: https://www.chefboss.com/collections/all

Range of products avaiable on Chefboss:
PASTA SAUCE
Creamy Pasta Sauce
Pasta & Pizza Sauce

INDIAN GRAVY & PASTE
Makhani Gravy
Bhuna Gravy
Lucknowi Biryani Paste
Hyderabadi Biryani Paste

CHINESE SAUCE
Kung Pao Cooking Sauce
Schezwan Cooking Sauce
Manchurian Cooking Sauce
Hot Garlic Cooking Sauce
All Purpose Chinese Sauce
Chilli Chinese Sauce
Honey Chilli Sauce

STIR FRY SAUCE & DIP
All Purpose Chinese Sauce
Mayo Jalapeno Sauce
Fiery Chilli Mayo Sauce
Spicy Barbeque Sauce
Hot & Spicy Sauce
Chilli Chinese Sauce
Honey Chilli Sauce

Chef Boss Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani Ingredients:
Chef Boss Hyderabadi Biryani Paste
6 Cups Cooked Basmati Rice
1 Tbsp Ghee 
2 Tbsp Oil
2 Cardamoms
3 Cloves
1 Inch Stick Cinnamon
1 Bayleaf
1 Tsp Shahi Jeera
1 Staranise
10 Cashews 
1 Medium Onion Sliced
2 Slit Green Chilies
1/4 Cup Cubed Carrots
1/4 Cup Peas
1 Cup Hot Water to cook veggies
1 Tbsp Salt
400 Grams Cubed Paneer
2 + 2 Tbsp Mint and Coriander Finely Chopped
1/2 Lime Juiced
Chef Boss Paneer Biryani Recipe on Youtube
Method:
Heat a handi with oil and ghee.
Add whole spices and allow to splutter
Add cashews and onion fry till golden.
Add chopped veggies as per choice and fry.
Add chef boss biryani masala paste and fry till oil surfaces.
Add 1 cup water and salt as per taste cover and cook veggies
Add paneer and cover cook on medium flame for 5 minutes.
Separate half the amount or rice.
Separate half the amount of masala.
Layer the masala with rice the top with chopped mint and coriander.
Layer other half of the masala then the rice mint and coriander.
Cover and dum cook the biryani on very low flame for 15 minutes.
Once done add lime juice mix once and serve hot with raita and gravy as per choice...Enjoy!

Flame Grilled Tandoori Chicken Using Whole Chicken Leg From Meamo Meats

Tandoori chicken made easy....We don't need coal or wood barbeque by just using stove top and following some key steps in this recipe anyone can achive restaurant style scrumptious tandoori chicken at home.
Flame Grilled Tandoori Chicken Recipe on Youtube English😁

Ingredients Flame Grilled Tandoori Chicken:
500 Grams Whole Chicken Legs from Meamo Meats
2 to 3 Tbsp Hung Yogurt
2 Tsp Green Chilly Paste
2 Tsp Degi Mirchi Powder
1 Tbsp Kashmiri Mirchi Powder
1 Tbsp Tandoori Chicken Masala any brand
1 Tbsp Mustard Oil 
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1 Tsp Lime Juice
2 to 3 Drops Vinegar
1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp Pepper Powder
1 Tsp Kasoori Methi Powder
1 Tsp Cumin Powder
1 Tbsp Salt
Melted Butter as required
Please do not skip any ingredients

To purchase original jhatka meats is a hazel in the city and one must know the right place and way to clean it. At meamo fish, poultry, mutton and offals are fantastic and can vouch and say this is original jhatka meat from the flavor and taste. Meamo meats is 100% certified Jhatka meat, which means painless and cruelty free butchering. Be it goat meat, chicken or fish its hygienically cleaned and washed with turmeric then packaged and shipped to your door. I highly recommend meamo meat it does not contain any smell the meats are fresh and very tasty. Do use the Promo Code Vidya10 to purchase meat as per choice from meamo.

Prep:
Add 1 1/2 cup curd to a muslin cloth tie a knot hang it in a place to allow excess moisture to drain for 3 hours once the hung yogurt has formed reserve in a bowl.

Using a sharp kinfe slit the chicken thigh in 3 to 4 slits, wash the whole leg piece twice and allow to drain in a colander.

Clean and wash 10 green chilies add it to a mixer jar and grind to form smooth paste using only 2 to 3 tsp water.

Peel and wash ginger grind equal portion of ginger and garlic with 1 tbsp water and form smooth paste.

Add 1 tsp kasoori methi to a dry mixerjar and dry grind to form smooth powder.

Squeeze 1 tsp lime juice in a bowl and reserve.

Marination:
Once the chicken thigh has drained, add it to a mixing bowl.

Add green chilli paste, ginger and garlic paste followed by mustard oil, Lime juice, degi mirchi powder, kashmiri mirchi powder, kasoori methi powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, hung yogurt and salt as per taste massage all these ingredients well in the chicken. Cover and place it in the fridge for 4 hours.

Cook the chicken:
Remove the chicken from fridge allow to reach room temp for an hour.

Heat a pan on medium flame, place the marinated chicken one at a time in the pan.

Dilute the marination with 1 cup water and add it to the chicken, cover and cook on high flame for 10 to 15 minutes till tender but not over cooked.

Once the chicken has cooked allow to reach room temp, place it in a airtight container and refridgerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Flame Grill:
Melt 3 to 4 tbsp butter and reserve with a baking brush.

Remove the chicken from fridge allow to reach room temp for an hour.

Place the grill rack on high flame. 

Gently place one chicken leg at a time on the grill and allow to grill for a minute, then flip and grill for a minute.

Flip the chicken apply melted butter using a brush on both sides and grill for 3 minutes until grill marks appear and serve the tandoori chicken with chutney and mayo of choice...Enjoy!

Follow all the steps mentioned to achive restaurant style tandoori chicken at home.

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Prawn Thokku Recipe Using Meamo Meats Prawns

Prawn thokku is a semi curry normally served as a side dish across southindia. We prepare such curries to pair with idly, dosa, steam cooked rice, parotta and biryani.


To purchase original jhatka meats is a hazel in the city and one must know the right place and way to clean it. At meamo fish, poultry, mutton and offals are fantastic and can vouch and say this is original jhatka meat from the flavor and taste. Meamo meats is 100% certified Jhatka meat, which means painless and cruelty free butchering. Be it goat meat, chicken or fish its hygienically cleaned and washed with turmeric then packaged and shipped to your door. I highly recommend meamo meat it does not contain any smell the meats are fresh and very tasty. Do use the Promo Code Vidya10 to purchase meat as per choice from meamo.

Prawn Thokku Recipe on my Youtube English Channel πŸ˜‰

   

Prawn Thokku Ingredients:
Marination:

500 Grams Shelled and Deveined Prawn from Meamo Meats
1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric 

Thokku:
3 Tbsp Sesame Oil 
1/4 Tsp Cumin 
1/4 Tsp Fennel Seeds 
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves 
2 Medium Size Onions Finely Chopped 
1 inch Ginger Finely Chopped 
10 Pods Garlic Finely Chopped 
5 Chilies Finely Chopped 
1 Tbsp Chili Powder 
1 1/2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1/2 Tbsp Cumin Powder
1/2 Tbsp Pepper Powder
1 Tbsp Garam Masala 
1 Medium Size Chopped Tomato 
1 Tbsp Coarse Salt
2 to 3 Tbsp Water
1 Tsp Pepper Powder 
1 Tbsp Mint and Coriander Finely Chopped 
Lime Juice Optional 


Prep:
Since prawns are already prepped it is very easy to just rinse twice drain and reserve.
Add the drained prawns to a mixing bowl, add chilly powder and turmeric mix well till coated cover and reserve on kitchen counter till use.
Peel, wash and finely chop onions
Wash and chop tomatoes
Peel, wash and finely chop ginger
Peel, wash and finely chop garlic
wash and finely chop chilies
Clean wash and finely chop coriander and mint.

Method:
Heat a wok with sesame oil. Allow the oil to reach smoking point.
Add cumin and fennel seeds allow to splutter.
Add curry leave and allow to splutter.
Add finely chopped onions and fry till pink.
Add finely chopped ginger, garlic and chilies and fry till raw flavor reduces.
Add chilly powder, garam masala, cumin powder, pepper powder , coriander powder and turmeric and fry for a minut.
Add chopped tomato and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Since the masala should not burn add coarse salt and 2 to 3 tbsp water stir and cook the masala.
Once the oil surface on the masala place on high flame and add prawns.
Fry the prawns on high flame till the moisture evaporates, cook for 15 minutes. Once the thokku has formed add pepper powder fry once, add finely chopped coriander and mint mix well and plate the prawn thokku...Enjoy!

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Natti Kozhi Biryani (Country Chicken Biryani) Using Meamo Meats

Natti Kozhi or free range chicken is a delicacy and the dishes prepared using the meat is very flavorful. Many people prefer to consume natti kozhi for it medicinal properties and taste. Natti kozhi biryani is very addictive, this biryani must be enjoyed hot from the pot. 

To purchase original natti chicken is a hazel and one must know the right place and way to clean it. At meamo natti kozhi meat is fantastic and can vouch and say this is original meat from the flavor and taste. Meamo meats is 100% certified Jhatka meat, which means painless and cruelty free butchering. Be it goat meat, chicken or fish its hygienically cleaned and washed with turmeric then packaged and shipped to your door. I highly recommend meamo meat it does not contain any smell the meats are fresh and very tasty. Do use the Promo Code Vidya10 to purchase meat as per choice from meamo.

Natti Kozhi Biryani recipe on Youtube Channel Subscribe :)

Natti Kozhi Biryani Ingredients:
Spice Masala Paste:

1 1/2 Tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds (Dhania)
3 Cloves
2 Cardamoms
1 Inch Cinnamon
1 Moogu (Dried Caper)
2 Strands Mace
1 Tsp Shahi Jeera
5 Peppercorns
1 Inch Ginger
10 Cloves Garlic
1/2 Onion
1/2 Tomato 

Biryani Masala:
2 Tbsp Ghee
1 Tbsp Oil
1 Bayleaf
3 Cardamoms
1 Star Anise
2 Inch Stick Cinnamon
3 Cloves
4 Peppercorns
2 Strands Mace
1 Black Cardamom
1 Onion Finely Chopped 
1 Natti Tomato / Desi / Organic Tomato Finely Chopped
5 Green Chilies Slit
1 Tbsp Chilli Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder

To Prepare Biryani:
500 Grams Meamo Natti Kozhi / Free Range Chicken
300 Grams Basmati Rice
2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander
2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Mint
1/2 Lime
Coarse Salt
Warm Water

Prep:
Peel and wash onion, ginger, garlic.
Finely chop onion
Wash and finely chop tomato
Remove caps, wash and slit green chilies
Clean, wash and finely chop mint and coriander.
Peel, wash and roughly chop 1/2 onion
Wash and chop 1/2 tomato

In a mixer jar add 1 1/2 Tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds (Dhania), 3 Cloves, 2 Cardamoms, 1 Inch Cinnamon, 1 Moogu (Dried Caper), 2 Strands Mace, 1 Tsp Shahi Jeera, 5 Peppercorns, 1 Inch Ginger, 10 Cloves Garlic, 1/2 Onion grind these ingredients to form a coarse paste, next add 1/2 to tomato and grind to form smooth paste if needed add 2 tbsp water to grind and reserve the masala paste.

Wash the chicken with 1/4 tsp turmeric and allow excess moisture to drain in a colander.
Boil 8 cups water and reserve.

Method:
Heat oil and ghee in a heavy bottom pot on medium flame.
Add 1 Bayleaf, 3 Cardamoms, 1 Star Anise, 2 Inch Stick Cinnamon, 3 Cloves, 4 Peppercorns, 2 Strands Mace, 1 Black Cardamom allow the spices to sputter.

Add finely chopped onions, slit green chilies and finely chopped tomato and fry till transparent.
Add chillypowder and turmeric powder and fry for a minute.
Add the ground masala paste and fry till oil separates. add a splash of water to avoid the masala from burning and cook for a minute.

Add the chicken pieces and fry for 2 minutes.  Next add 2 to 3 cups water and 1 tbsp coarse salt to the chicken bring to boil, add mint and coriander and 1/2 lime juice, place on low flame and allow to cook till 90% done.

While the chicken is cooking soak basmati rice. 

One the chicken has cooked, drain the rice and add to the chicken for every 1 cup rice add 2 cups warm water and cook on high flame till rice is 80% cook the rice should have absorbed most of the moisture.
Stir once cover and cook the biryani on low flame for 15 minutes.

Once the biryani is done mix once and serve hot with raita and enjoy!

Note: To cook the chicken faster we can cook it in pressure cooker.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Lamb Burger Recipe Using Mutton Keema From Meamo Meats

How juicy and spicy do you like burgers? All I want is a very juicy, cheesy and spicy burger that's my kinda lamb burger. It all depends on the meat. I've used mutton keema from Meamo Meats. They are 100%  certified Jhatka butchers. What does Jhatka mean, it's fastest and less pain butchering. All meats are washed in turmeric and hygienically packaged and delivered to your door. For your Next order use VIDYA10 Promo code.

Meamo does not source the meat from third parties but processes it in a completely controlled state-of-the-art facility owned by them, following all authentic and scientific guidelines. Another secret behind their juicy and fresh meat is the antibiotic residue, hormone and chemical free policy. They also ensure that their poultry feeds only on organic matter. From the moment the meat is processed till it reaches your door, it is handled only by the Meamo team ensuring strict quality and hygiene control. 

Where to order Jhatka meats : https://meamo.in/

Lamb Burger Ingredients:
500 Grams Meamo Mutton Keema
3 Tsp Aval / Poha/ Avalakki Powder
10 Green Chilies
2 Whole Bulbs Garlic Peeled
2 Inch Ginger Peeled
1/2 Tbsp Pepper Powder
1/2 Tbsp Chilly Flakes 
1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce or 8 to 8 sauce
1/2 to 1 Tbsp Salt
Refined Oil as per use.

For Burgers:
Burger Buns
Mint Mayonnaise 
Lettuce 
Sliced Cucumber
Sliced Onions
Sliced Tomatoes
Recipe Video Link for Mint Mayo

Prep:
Wash the mutton keema in a fine mesh colander, allow to drain and reserve.
Peel and wash garlic, ginger and onions. Roughly chop ginger and onions to grind easily.
Separate lettuce from hard stems, wash thrice and place lettuce leaves in a colander allow to drain.
Remove stems from chilies, wash and reserve.

In a mixer jar add avalakki or beaten rice and grind to form powder. Reserve the ground avalakki in a bowl.
In the same mixer jar pulse and grind the mutton keema in batches and reserve in a bowl.
In the same mixer jar add ginger and garlic and grind to form a smooth paste and reserve in a bowl.
In the same mixer jar add chilies and grind to form a smooth paste and reserve in a bowl.
In the same mixer jar add onions and grind to form a smooth paste and reserve.

To the mutton keema start adding all the ground ingredients, onions, chilies, ginger and garlic, followed by chili flakes, pepper powder, salt and worcestershire sauce. Knead and combine all the ingredients in the meat. Add 3 tsp of ground beaten rice/ poha and knead the meat for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.

Method:
Once the meat is firm using a cutter or small plate, apply oil and place portion of the meat and flatten to form uniform shape and reserve.

Heat a pan with 2 to 3 tbsp oil on medium flame. Once the oil reaches temp, place the meat patty gently in the hot pan cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes covered on low flame.

Place 3 tbsp grated cheese on the burger or use cheese singles, cover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on low.

Heat a tawa on medium flame. Add 2 tbsp oil. 

Once the tawa reaches temp place on low. Slice the burger buns in half and place on tawa and toast for a minute on each side.

Apply 2  tsp mint mayo on the burger buns. layer with lettuce leaves, then place the meat patty and remove the burger from tawa and place it on a plate.

Layer with sliced cucumbers, onions and tomato and cover the other half of the burger bun and serve hot...Enjoy!

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Cheesy Keema Fries Recipe

Keema fries is a popular cafe and pub food across Bengaluru. This excellent starter compliments all beverages. Best is to use ready to fry french fries for this recipe.  

Keema Fries Ingredients:
300 Grams Mutton Keema
2 Tbsp Oil
1 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Mint and Coriander
1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Onions
1 Tsp Finely Chopped Ginger
4 Green Chilies Finely Chopped 
1 Tsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
2 Tbsp Coriander Powder 
200 Grams French Fries Ready to fry
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 Tsp Pepper Powder
Oil for frying
Salt as per taste

For Fries:
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
2 Finely Chopped Green Chilies
1 Tsp Chilly Flakes 
1 Tsp Parsley
1/4 Cup Pizza Cheese or Equal (Measure Grated Cheddar and Mozerella)
1/2 Lime
Salt as per taste.

Prep:
Peel, wash and finely chop onions.
Wash and finely chop chilies.
Grate cheese and reserve.
Wash and finely chop mint and coriander.
Peel, wash and finely chop garlic and ginger.
Method:
Heat a wok with oil on medium flame.

Add finely chopped onions and fry for a minute.

Add finely chopped ginger, garlic, mint and coriander to the onions and fry for a minute.

Add finely chopped chilies and ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.

Once the onions and ingredients have fried, add turmeric, chilly powder and coriander powder and fry for a minute.

Add mutton keema, break and fry till the keema releases moisture.

Add 1/4 cup water and salt as per taste, stir well cover and cook, until well done.

Once the keema has cooked add garam masala and pepper powder stir and mix well, place on medium flame allow excess moisture to evaporate and reserve the keema in a bowl.

Heat enough oil in a wok.

Add the French fries and fry till golden. Drain and reserve the fries on a plate lined with paper towel.

Arrange the fries on a serving plate or dish, layer with keema, finely chopped onions, chilies, coriander and mint. 

Top with cheese and more keema, onion, chilies, coriander, chilly flakes and parsley and serve as hot as possible. Heat from keema and fries will melt the cheese. Enjoy keema fries with your favorite drink! 
I enjoy keema fries with mint mojito or my favorite vanilla milkshake.