Sweet and Sour Kheema (Mince)

Name: Sweet and Sour Kheema (Mince)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 4 onions; 8 curry leaves; 2 green chilies; 2 tsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp garlic paste; 2 tsp cumin powder; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp black pepper; salt; 1 kg beef mince; 4 tomatoes; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp cilantro

Gently simmered beef, green chilies and tomatoes, warmed with curry leaves and ginger, a South Asian dish. Finish with chopped cilantro.

40 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil. Fry half the onions till golden brown and almost crisp. Add the rest of the onions with the curry leaves, chillies, ginger, garlic and saute for 6 minutes.
6 min
2
Add all the spices and the salt and fry for a minute. Add the mince and saute till all the water is absorbed and the meat is browned slightly Add the tomatoes and mix well.
3
Add around 1 1/2 cups of water and Simmer till cooked. (add less water) When the meat is cooked add the vinegar and sugar and adjust seasonings.
4
Garnish with the chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes and swaps

Allergens: Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
Swaps: apple cider vinegar: Malt vinegar is alcohol-derived, so this recipe uses apple cider vinegar.