Keema Naan is a dish that’s popular in India and Pakistan. It is made with minced lamb, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves and garam masala.
The dish has a lot of spices which are used to enhance the flavor of the meat. The meat is also cooked for a long time to make it tender and flavorful. This dish can be eaten with any type of naan or rice.
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Keema Naan Recipe
Keema Naan is a delicious & traditional Indian dish made with spicy lamb and onion. It's best served fresh and warm.
Prep Time30mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time50mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Ingredients for Keema Naan
For the Dough:
500gMaida (Plain Flour)
1/4tspBaking Powder
1/2tspSalt
1cupWarm Milk
1cupCurdbeaten till smooth
1Egglightly beaten
1tspGhee
For the Filling:
250gMinced Lamb
2tbspOil
1/2tspGarlicminced
1/2tspGingerminced
3/4tspRed Chilli Powder
1/2tspGaram Masala Powder
1/4tspTurmeric Powder
3/4tspSalt
3/4cupTomato Puree
1Onionchopped
2 to 3Green Chillieschopped
1tbspCoriander Leaveschopped
For the Topping:
1/4cupEgg beaten
1tbspMilk
1tbspKalonji (Onion Seeds)
1tbspPoppy Seeds
How to make Keema Naan
Mix all the dough ingredients and knead to a soft dough.
Cover and keep aside for 3 to 4 hours.
Heat oil for filling in a non-stick pan.
Lightly fry the garlic and ginger.
Add the minced lamb and fry till pale gold, stirring all the time.
Add the powdered spices and salt.
Fry for a few seconds.
Add tomato puree and continue frying till oil starts to bubble on top.
Remove from heat and add onions, coriander leaves and green chillies.
Allow it to cool.
Divide the dough into 6 portions.
Flatten one portion into a 3 inch round disc.
Place a portion of filling in the center.
Fold over dough to cover filling and seal the edges.
Shape into a flat round and roll out on a floured surface into a circle.
Make the remaining naan in the same way.
Lightly beat the egg and milk for topping.
Brush each naan with this mixture.
Sprinkle poppy seeds and onion seeds on top.
Grill the naans at 220C for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over and grill for 2 more minutes.
Serve with side dish of choice.
Notes
If you do not want to make the naan from scratch, you can also use ready-made plain naan available in supermarkets.
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