Keema Fry

This Andhra style Keema Fry is spicy, flavorful and incredibly comforting. Made with minced mutton, onions, green chilies and aromatic spices, this dry keema recipe comes together easily and tastes absolutely delicious with rice, roti or dosa. Whether you call it qeema fry, mutton mince fry or spicy keema masala, this simple Indian minced meat recipe is perfect for everyday meals as well as special weekend lunches.

What is Keema?

Kheema | Keema | Qeema is thin, tender and boneless minced (finely chopped) meat. You can make keema with chicken, mutton, etc. Normally, we use mutton kheema in making many recipes like shami kebab, kofta curry, keema biryani, etc., Keema gives awesome flavour when cooked in combo with potatoes and many vegetables of such. There are two versions of making keema fry. One is dry version sukka kheema and tariwala kheema, which is gravy based recipe. Today I am sharing with you easy and spicy sukka keema recipe | mutton keema dry (dry version).

Why You Will Love This Keema Fry Recipe

This Andhra style keema fry recipe is spicy, flavorful and incredibly easy to prepare. You can make this with few simple pantry ingredients and gets ready in under an hour. The best part about this dry mutton keema recipe is that it pairs well with almost everything from steamed rice to roti, dosa and even bread.

This homemade keema fry is:

• High in protein
• Perfect for lunch or dinner
• Easy beginner-friendly recipe
• Great for meal prep
• Delicious as stuffing for samosa, sandwich and rolls
• Made without complicated masalas

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Variations in making Keema Fry

Here are few quick and easy variations in making this keema fry,

Add fresh fenugreek leaves to the fry to make delicious methi keema fry, another flavorful minced meat recipe.

As this is Andhra style mutton keema fry, I added curry leaves, you can skip adding curry leaves and can add freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Instead of adding red chili powder, add pepper powder and make Andhra Mutton Pepper Fry.

Tips to Make Best Mutton Keema Fry

Follow these simple tips to make juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked keema fry every single time.

• Use Fresh Minced Meat – Freshly minced mutton gives the best taste and texture. Always wash and drain the keema properly before cooking.
• Cook on Low Flame – Cooking minced meat slowly on low flame helps absorb all the spices beautifully and keeps the keema soft and flavorful.
• Fry Well for Better Taste – Once the moisture dries up, fry the keema properly in oil until slightly crisp. This step gives authentic Andhra style flavor to the dish.
• Do Not Skip Curry Leaves – Curry leaves add a wonderful South Indian aroma to the recipe and make the keema fry extra delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between keema fry and keema curry?

Keema fry is a dry version made by cooking minced meat until all the moisture evaporates. Keema curry has gravy and is usually served with roti, naan or rice.

Can I make keema fry with chicken?

Yes, you can easily replace mutton keema with chicken keema. Chicken cooks faster but there is lot difference in taste and texture.

How long does keema fry stay fresh?

Keema fry stays fresh for 2 days in refrigerator when stored in airtight container. Reheat before serving.

Can I freeze cooked keema fry?

Yes, cooked keema fry freezes well for up to one month. Store in freezer-safe containers and thaw before reheating.

Which cut of meat is best for keema?

Fresh lamb shoulder or goat meat with little fat works best for making juicy and flavorful keema fry. If you prefer homemade minced meat, then do check my detailed post on how to make keema at home from fresh mutton. Freshly prepared homemade keema gives the best texture and flavor to recipes like this spicy Andhra style keema fry and also works wonderfully for biryani, samosa, cutlets and kebabs.

Andhra Style Mutton Keema Fry

This Andhra style mutton keema fry recipe is spicy, comforting and full of robust flavors. Whether you serve it with rice, roti or use it as filling for snacks, this easy dry keema recipe always turns out delicious. If you love simple Indian minced meat recipes, then this homemade keema fry is definitely worth trying.

Yield: 6

Keema Fry

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Andhra Style Mutton Keema is spicy and delicious minced lamb meat recipe. Keema fry is high protein recipe. The recipe I am going to share with you is one of the easiest recipe with very minimal ingredients. Do give this recipe a try!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ kg Keema | Minced Lamb Meat
• 1 big Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Green chili, finely chopped
• ¾ tbsp. Ginger-Garlic paste
• 1 tbsp. Red chili powder
• ¼ tbsp. roasted Coriander powder
• ½ tbsp. Garam Masala
• ¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying
• 10 Curry leaves

Instructions

How to make Keema Fry Recipe

1. Clean and wash the minced meat thoroughly.
2. Drain off the excess water and add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chopped green chili and salt.
3. Mix well. Cover and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
4. In a thick bottom pan or kadai, add the above marinated minced meat and cook covered on low flame until all the water released by minced meat is absorbed.
5. Now add oil and fry till the minced meat gets completely cooked and gets crisp.
6. Sprinkle garam masala and add curry leaves. Serve with rice and dal of your choice.
7. Add your ‘love’ to make this Keema Fry taste ‘YUMMY’.

Notes

Lubna's Serving Suggestions:

What to Serve with Keema Fry

This spicy Andhra style keema fry tastes delicious with:

• Steamed rice and dal
• Rasam rice
• Sambar rice
• Chapati or phulka
• Roomali roti
• Bread or pav
• Stuffed inside rolls and wraps
• Dosa or neer dosa or appam

You can also use leftover keema fry to make sandwiches, stuffed parathas and puff pastry snacks.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store leftover keema fry in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

To reheat:

• Heat in pan on low flame with little oil
• Sprinkle few drops of water if required
• Avoid overheating as minced meat can dry out quickly

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 206Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 705mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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