Keema Ghugni (Dried Peas Curry with Mutton Mince - Bengali Style)

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Keema Ghugni (Dried Peas Curry with Mutton Mince - Bengali Style)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :8 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 8 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 cup dried yellow peas, soaked overnight


  • 200 gms. mutton mince, washed and drained


  • 1 potato, cubed


  • 2 dry red chilies


  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds + 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds


  • 2-3 tbsp. mustard oil


  • 2 bay leaves


  • 1


  • 2-3 green cardamoms


  • 4-5 cloves


  • 1-2 onions, chopped


  • 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste


  • 1 tsp. tomato paste


  • 1 tbsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder


  • 1 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1 tsp. garam masala powder


  • 1 tsp. red chili powder


  • 1 tsp. ghee


  • 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Dry roast the dry red chilies and 1 tsp. cumin seeds for a few seconds. Cool and grind to a powder. Keep aside. Boil the peas in 2 cups water for 3-4 whistles.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the potatoes till light brown. Drain and keep aside. Temper the same oil with bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds. Allow it to crackle.
  • Add the onion and fry till light brown. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste and all the dry spices (except salt), mixed with some water. Saute till oil separates.
  • Add the mutton mince and fry on a low flame till dry. Add the boiled peas, salt and the fried potatoes. Add more water if required.
  • Simmer for 5-7 minutes. When done, add ghee, mix well and garnish with coriander leaves and a sprinkle of the roasted spice powder. Serve along with some lime wedges and green chilies.