Name: Dum Ka Keema (Smoked Ground Beef)
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (20 g) besan, gram flour; 10 (10 g) raw whole almonds; 10 (18 g) raw whole cashews, optional; 1½ teaspoons (6 g) white poppy seeds (khash khash), or sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons (9 g) whole coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 6 black peppercorns; 3 whole cloves; ¼-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 small black cardamom pod; 3 green cardamom pods; 1 pound (454 g) ground beef, full-fat or lean; 1 cup (65 g) store-bought or homemade pre-fried onions, lightly crushed; ¾ cup (210 g) plain whole-milk greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon papaya paste, optional; 5 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped; 1-inch (13 g) piece fresh ginger, crushed or finely chopped; ¼ cup (4 g) loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon kashmiri red chile powder, or to taste; 1 teaspoon red chile powder; ½ cup neutral oil; food-grade coal or pieces or briquettes, for smoking; ghee or butter; thinly sliced yellow onion; cilantro, finely chopped; green chiles, sliced; fresh ginger, julienned; lemon wedges; mint leaves, finely chopped

Description

Dum Ka Keema is a flavor-packed dish featuring ground beef, yogurt, and aromatic spices. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal that food lovers will enjoy.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons (20 g) besan, gram flour
10 (10 g) raw whole almonds
10 (18 g) raw whole cashews, optional
1½ teaspoons (6 g) white poppy seeds (khash khash), or sesame seeds
2 tablespoons (9 g) whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
¼-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 small black cardamom pod
3 green cardamom pods
1 pound (454 g) ground beef, full-fat or lean
1 cup (65 g) store-bought or homemade pre-fried onions, lightly crushed
¾ cup (210 g) plain whole-milk greek yogurt
1 tablespoon papaya paste, optional
5 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped
1-inch (13 g) piece fresh ginger, crushed or finely chopped
¼ cup (4 g) loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon kashmiri red chile powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon red chile powder
½ cup neutral oil
food-grade coal or pieces or briquettes, for smoking
ghee or butter
thinly sliced yellow onion
cilantro, finely chopped
green chiles, sliced
fresh ginger, julienned
lemon wedges
mint leaves, finely chopped

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Instructions

Toast the besan in a skillet over low-medium heat for 4 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
In the same skillet, toast the almonds and cashews for 3-4 minutes. Add poppy seeds for 30-60 seconds until they crackle. Set aside to cool.
Toast the whole spices in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Cool and grind to a fine powder with the nuts and seeds.
In a stand mixer, combine ground beef, pre-fried onions, Greek yogurt, optional papaya paste, garlic, ginger, chile powders, salt, toasted besan, and spice mixture. Beat for 1 minute, then add water and continue mixing until soft.
Let the mixture marinate if possible. Heat oil in a pan, add the beef mixture, stir, and simmer. Reduce to medium-low and cook for 45-50 minutes, then adjust seasoning.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the refrigerator.
Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red chile powder used.
Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint enhance the dish’s aroma and taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 540
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 1000 mg
Fat: 36 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg