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Lal Mirch Keema

Experience the unique flavours with spicy tones of fresh red chillies in this Lucknow's authentic classic dish - Lal Mirch Keema! Made by mixing together spiced mutton mince and the mutton-stuffed chillies.

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Main ingredientsFresh red chillies, Mutton mince, Ghee, Cumin seeds, Green cardamoms, Cinnamon, Bay leaf, Onions, Ginger, Garlic, Green chillies, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, Yogurt, Garam masala powder, Fresh coriander leaves, Lemon
CuisineLucknow
CourseMain course mutton
Prep time10-15 minutes
Cook time35-40 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 5 thick fresh red chillies
  • 500 grams mutton mince
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 4 green cardamoms
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1½ tablespoons chopped ginger
  • 1½ tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2-3 green chillies, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1½ teaspoons red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 4-6 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • ¼ lemon
  • Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish

Method

  1. Remove the stems and seeds from the fresh red chillies without slitting them.
  2. Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and when they start to change colour, add green cardamoms, cinnamon and bay leaf, mix and sauté till fragrant.
  3. Add onions, mix and sauté till translucent.
  4. Add ginger, garlic and green chillies, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add mutton mince, mix and sauté for 3-4 minutes on high heat.
  6. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt and yogurt, mix well and saute till fat separates.
  7. Add garam masala powder and 2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves and mix well. Squeeze lemon directly in the pan and mix well.
  8. Stuff the chillies with this mince mixture and add them to the remaining mince mixture in the pan.
  9. Add ½ cup water, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat. Add 2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves and mix well.
  10. Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot.
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