Keema Karma

Another great recipe I tried from my Pakistani cooking class. I definitely liked this one and know I'll make it again and again. It was simple and cooked in under 30 minutes! I loved how it had meat, veggies and a starch all in one. And you couldn't beat the flavors!

Source: Laila Daudani

Keema (Ground Turkey)

• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey (or soy or beef)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 large potato (or two medium)
• 1 teaspoon zeera (whole cumin seeds)
• 1 tablespoon green chilies (finely chopped or ground)
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or ground)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (ground)
• 1 tomato chopped or crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dhanya powder (coriander)
• 1 teaspoon zeera powder (cumin)
• 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika

Add zeera and chopped onions to oil ("vagar"). Saute until onions are light brown. Ad chopped potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add ground turkey an cook until turkey changes color. Add all spices and cover. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.

Check to see if potatoes are cooked. When potatoes are fully cooked turn heat off. Garnish with cilantro before serving. Serve with roti (wheat flat bread), tortillas or rice.