What's better Than A Casserole Of Aromatic Kaju Keema For Dinner?

 

Before you jump to any conclusions, lemme just tell you that this is MY version of Kaju Keema and the best one so far, nothing short of a delectable, mouth-watering and stomach-filling main course item of an expensive Indian fine dining restaurant. Haha well, a bit too long but definitely not exaggerating it and that's exactly how I'd like to introduce my recipe to you. 

With just a few ingredients that you might easily find in your kitchen pantry, I've made an easy and no-fail version of this recipe. Remember the main hero of this recipe is the big black flavorful cardamom, which in my opinion shouldn't be skipped at any cost. Quickly grab your apron and let's head to the kitchen. 

Ingredients 

🤎Mutton mince-500gm

🤎Onion- 2 large

🤎Tomato- 2 large 

🤎Oil- 3 large spoon 

🤎Cloves 3-4 

🤎Green cardamom-3 

🤎Cinnamon- a small piece 

🤎Bay leaf - 2 

🤎Big cardamom- 1

🤎Star anise-1

🤎Peppercorns-1/2 tsp 

🤎Cashew nut- a handful (half chopped and added to gravy and half for garnish)

🤎Chili powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp

🤎Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

🤎Ginger garlic paste- 2 tsp

🤎Coriander powder-1 tsp

🤎All spice powder - 1/2 tsp

🤎Salt- according to taste

🟫 For granish 

🤎Coriander- chopped 

🤎Ginger- julienne cut 

🤎Fried cashews

🟤In a wok, heat oil then lightly saute cashews until they turn golden brown. Strain and set aside. 

🟤In the same oil, add cloves, green cardamom, big cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon, star anise and peppercorns. Sautee until it turns aromatic. 

🟤Next add chopped onions and fry until golden brown. 

🟤Now add well washed mutton mince and stir well. Let it cook for a couple of minutes until the mince is no more raw. 

🟤Next add chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder,ginger garlic paste and salt. Stir well, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes while occasionally stirring in between until the mince becomes soft and tender. Add a lil water if the mince sticks to the bottom 

🟤At this stage add finely chopped tomatoes and half of the fried cashews and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes become soft.

🟤Finally sprinkle some all spice powder and serve it in bowl. 

🟤Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves, julienne cut ginger and leftover fried cashews on top.