Name: Lentils with Mince (Sayeeda’s Qeema Masoor)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 6 tbsp vegetable oil; 85 g fried onions (store-bought); 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2-3 green cardamom pods; 1 black cardamom pod; 4 cloves; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp fried onions (store-bought); 1 handful of fresh mint, chopped; 1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped; 750 ml water; 2-3 green chillies, sliced in half lengthways; 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped; 2 tbsp biryani masala (store-bought); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; Salt, to taste; 1 tsp garam masala; 250 g Greek yoghurt; 200 g dried brown lentils, washed and soaked in water for 1-2 hours; 2 tbsp ginger paste; 500 g lamb mince; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 2 green chillies, crushed (optional); 2 tsp chilli powder; 2 tbsp garlic paste

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Radikal Kitchen

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

About

Qeema Masoor is a unique and flavourful dish that combines minced meat with lentils. This dish is enriched with aromatic spices, fresh mint, and creamy yoghurt. The combination of tender minced meat and lentils, simmered in a spiced gravy, results in a rich and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. The addition of mint and yoghurt adds a refreshing and tangy twist.

This recipe is a cherished gift from my dear old neighbour, Sayeeda. At age 85, she was an