Monday, October 6, 2014

Bihari Keema / Bihari Qeema بہاری قیمہ

Today is Eid ul Azha . Happy Eid Mubark to all Muslims around the world. 
On this Eid day I would like to share Bihari Keema Recipe. 
Bihari Keema is a very tasty and mouth watering dish.

Bihari Keema
Ingredients:

  • Minced Beef (Keema)   1 kg
  • Oil 1 cup
  • Raw papaya freshly crushed   2-3 tablespoon
  • Onion  chopped  2-3
  • Ginger paste   2 teaspoon
  • Garlic paste 2 teaspoon
  • Yoghurt  1 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Haldi powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon

Roasted Ingredients:

  • Red Chillies whole    6-10
  • Coriander whole  1 teaspoon
  • Cumin whole 1 teaspoon
  • Poppy seeds soaked in water 2-3 teaspoon
  • Desiccated coconut  1 tablespoon


  • Fresh Mint leaves for garnish
  • Green Chillies for garnish    2-4
  • Burning coal 2-3
  • Butter 1 teaspoon

For Serving:

  • Paratha as required   10-15
  • Onion ring/shredded a bowl
  • lemon wedges as required
  • Mint Chutney

Procedure:

  • Mix minced beef and  crushed raw papaya together and keep aside for 1 hour to marinate and tender.
  • Now fry onion in oil till golden brown. remove cool and grind. Keep aside.
  • Dry roast whole red chillies, coriander whole, cumin whole, desiccated coconut on  low heat. Cool and grind. Keep aside.
  • Grind soaked poppy seeds and lightly roast and keep aside.
  • Now heat oil in a pan.
  •  Add garlic ginger fry for a minute, then add spices like salt,  haldi, cumin and coriander powder and dry roasted spices and poppy seeds. Also add yogurt and fry for 2-3 minutes. Then Add  marinated minced beef and grinded brown onion , fry for 3-5 more minutes.
  • Continue to cook till minced beef is well done.
  • Evaporate excess water on high flame.
  • Garnish with Mint leaves and green Chillies.
  • Now  place burning coal in a aluminium foil piece on top of prepared keema. Add butter on coal and immediately close the lid. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  • Delicious Bihari Keema is ready.
  • Serve with Paratha, Mint chutney, lemon wedges and onion shreds.