Bhuna Qeema With Khara Masala (Minced Meat With Whole Spices)

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg beef mince
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 6-7 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 inches piece fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1-1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 10-12 peppercorns
• 2 black cardamom pods
• 7-8 cloves
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2-3 whole red chilies, dried
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup mint, chopped
• 7-8 green chilies

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil and fry onions till golden brown.

2. 2

   add cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom and cloves. stir fry for 1 minute.

3. 3

   add in garlic and ginger paste, fry another minute.

4. 4

   throw in the cumin, stir, and then add meat. Stir it around on medium high heat till the meat changes color.

5. 5

   add salt, red chillies, stir and then lower heat, cover, and let the mince simmer in its own water about 25-30 minutes.

6. 6

   remove cover, increase heat and fry well for 1 minute. add 1/2 cup yogurt and cook well - constantly stirring - 1-2 more minutes.

7. 7

   add coriander leaves and whole green chillies, stir well. then cover and turn off heat.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped mint leaves.