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Keema Rice served in a large pan with fresh chopped coriander sprinkled over the top
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Keema Rice - Lamb Biriyani Recipe

Imagine fragrant Basmati rice infused with a symphony of aromatic spices, perfectly cooked lamb mince, and a hint of fresh coriander. 😋 This is not just a dish; it's a journey of flavours that will transport you straight to the heart of Indian cuisine.
Lamb mince brings a unique richness and depth of flavour to this dish. Plus, it's packed with protein and essential nutrients, making our Keema Rice not only delicious but also nutritious. You can switch for other ground meats if preferred.
Our recipe can be whipped up in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both casual weeknight meals and special gatherings, now lets get started.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Rice, Side Dish
Cuisine: British, Indian
Keyword: british indian keema rice, ground lamb keema, ground lamb rice, indian keema rice, Indian restaurant style rice, indian rice, keema lamb rice, lamb biriyani, lamb keema biryani, lamb keema rice, lamb mince biriyani, lamb mince recipe, lamb mince rice, minced meat rice
Yield: 6 Servings
Calories: 545kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 400 g Basmati Rice (2 cups) (makes 6 cups once cooked)
  • 80 g Frozen Peas pre cooked
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 500 g Lamb Mince fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder any blend you like
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Fenugreek Leaves (methi)
  • 1 teaspoon salt add more to taste
  • Small bunch of coriander leaves (Fresh) (cilantro) to serve

Instructions

  • Cook 400 g Basmati Rice (2 cups) . See our how to cook basmati rice blog post for advice.
    Cooked basmati rice in a pot with a glass lid on the pot
  • Cook 80 g Frozen Peas now too.
    Peas cooking in water in a pot
  • Finely dice 1 Onion and 2 cloves Garlic.
    Chopped onion and garlic on a green chopping board
  • Heat 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil in a pot and gently fry the 1 Onion for 5 minutes.
    Frying chopped onion in a frying pan
  • Add the 2 cloves Garlic and fry for 2 minutes.
    chopped onion in a frying pan and chopped garlic on top
  • Mix in 500 g Lamb Mince and fry, breaking it down with a spatula, until it's browned (about 5 mins)
    Lamb mince added the chopped onion and garlic in a frying pan
  • Add in the 1 tbsp Tomato Pureespices 1 tbsp Curry Powder, 1 tsp Cumin Powder, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves and 1 tsp salt.
    Tomato puree, Turmeric, ground cumin, curry powder and fenugreek leaves being added to the lamb mice cooking in a pan
  • Stir well to combine with lamb mince, garlic and onions. Cook for 5 mins on low - medium heat, whilst the rice finishes cooking.
    Mixing Tomato puree, Turmeric, ground cumin, curry powder and fenugreek leaves into the lamb mice using a wooden spoon whilst cooking in a pan
  • Stir in the warm cooked rice and cooked peas.
    Peas added to Cooked basmati rice with to the spiced lamb mince in a pan
  • Stir fry all together for a few minutes. (if using leftover chilled rice keep frying for longer until heated through.)
    Stirring Peas and Cooked basmati rice with to the spiced lamb mince in a pan using a wooden spoon
  • Keep stirring until the rice has soaked up all the beautiful colours from the spices.
    Stirring keema rice using a wooden spoon
  • Optional * Add fresh chopped green chilli now if using.
    Adding fresh chopped chillies to the keema rice
  • Chop a Small bunch of coriander leaves (Fresh) and stir in before serving.
    Added chopped coriander leaves to keema rice
  • Ready to serve.
    Keema rice being picked up with a wooden spoon
  • We serve Keema Rice as a main meal with saag bhaji, Indian salad, mango chutney and mint raita.
    Keema Rice in a pan served with saag bhaji, Indian onion salad, poppadoms, mango chutney and mint raita

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Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg