Kheema Chole recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Kheema Chole Recipe

Inspired by The Oven
Time40m
Serves4

Ground meat and chickpeas cooked and served with batura bread.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Base

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

2

Add Aromatics

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies to the onions, and sauté for another 2 minutes.

3

Cook the Meat

Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until it is browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.

4

Add Spices

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

5

Add Chickpeas

Add the canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed) to the mixture. Mix well and let it cook for 10 minutes on low heat.

6

Final Touches

Adjust seasoning as needed and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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