Lentils with Mince

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: 1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped; 1 handful of fresh mint, chopped; 2 tbsp fried onions (store-bought); 2-3 green chillies, sliced in half lengthways; 200 g dried brown lentils, washed and soaked in water for 1-2 hours; 200 g dried brown lentils, washed and soaked in water for 1-2 hours; 2 tbsp garlic paste; 2 tbsp ginger paste; 2 tsp chilli powder; 2 green chillies, crushed (optional); 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 500 g lamb mince; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 85 g fried onions (store-bought); 6 tbsp vegetable oil; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 4 cloves; 1 black cardamom pod; 2-3 green cardamom pods; 750 ml water; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garam masala; Salt, to taste; 250 g Greek yoghurt; 2 tbsp biryani masala (store-bought); 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Sayeeda’s Qeema Masoor

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

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Asia
Pakistan
Main course
Gluten-free

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