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Alright, food fam, buckle up because we're about to dive headfirst into the land of mutton keema pav—a spicy, buttery dream sandwiched between pillowy pao!
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Start by heating up 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan, tossing in 4 green cardamom pods, 1 badi elaichi, 3 cloves, a 1-inch cinnamon stick, and a bay leaf for a fragrant spice party.
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Once your kitchen smells like heaven, add 250 grams of finely chopped onions and cook them until they're golden and begging for attention.
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Stir in a teaspoon each of garlic and ginger paste, letting them sizzle their way to aromatic glory before adding 4 deseeded, finely chopped green chillies for that pop of heat.
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Now, let the star of the saucy base take over—350 grams of blanched, peeled, and finely chopped tomatoes.
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Toss them in and cook until they melt into a luscious paste. It's spice o'clock, so sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of roasted cumin powder, 2 teaspoons of coriander powder, and 2 teaspoons of garam masala.
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Stir it all up like you're hyping up the flavors, and let the spices do their magic. Enter the hero: 500 grams of keema (minced mutton).
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Mix it well with the masala and let it cook on a medium flame until the mutton is tender, juicy, and perfectly infused with all that spicy goodness.
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Add 11/2 teaspoons of salt (or adjust to taste) and a splash of water if the mix looks thirsty—cook until it's the perfect consistency.
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While your keema chills on low, grab your 6 pao, slice them open, and toast them in a pan with 2 tablespoons of butter until they're golden and crispy-edged.
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Plate up your keema with a side of lime wedges, ready to be squeezed over for a zesty zing, and dive into this mutton keema pav recipe that's basically a hug for your taste buds.