Keema Pao Recipe
Spiced lamb mince nestled within a soft, pillowy pav bun baked with cheese
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Ingredients
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Keema
Pav Buns
Method
Preparing Keema
- 1
- 2
Add the Spices
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Cook for another minute.
- 3
Cook the Lamb
Add the ground lamb to the pan and cook until browned. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- 4
Mix in the Tomatoes and Spices
Add the chopped tomato, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well and cook for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 5
Finish with Cilantro
Once the keema is cooked, stir in the chopped cilantro and remove from heat.
Preparing Pav Buns
- 6
Butter the Buns
Slice the pav buns in half and spread butter on each side.
- 7
Toast the Buns
In a skillet, toast the buttered buns until golden brown on both sides.
- 8
Assemble the Dish
Place a generous spoonful of keema on the bottom half of each bun. If using, sprinkle grated cheese on top and cover with the other half of the bun.