When you had a really long day at work, you are craving something spicy, but easy, then why not try this Kheemo Recipe!
I remember as a child, waiting for my parents to come home from a long day, starting an Indian clothing business. My mom would come home tired and needing to quickly whipping up something affordable and easy for the family; this was her go to.
Kheemo (Mince Curry)
- 2 tbs oil
- 2 star anise
- 5-6 whole cloves
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 lb ground chicken (or minced meat of choice)
- 2 tbs green masala
- 1/2 tomato shredded
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tbs ground coriander/cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- pinch of turmeric
- 1/2 tbs salt (add more as needed)
- 1/2 tbs curry powder
- 1 potato cut in pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1tbs garam masalo
- cilantro for garnish
Directions
- Heat oil in a deep pot and add star ansie, cloves, and cinnamon stick; fry until fragrant
- Add onion and let them cook until translucent
- On low-medium heat add ground chicken, slowly stir until meat starts to crumble
- When water starts releasing from meat add green masala, tomato, tomato paste, ground coriander/cumin, chili powder, turmeric, salt, curry powder, and stir.
- Cook until slightly
- Mix ingredients and slowly start to add water
- Add potato and let simmer until potato is cooked
- Add garam masalo, mix, and turn off heat
- Garnish with cilantro
- ENJOY with some rice!
***Can substitute mince chicken for turkey or lamb and still tastes great!