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Authentic Kheema Pav Recipe: A Delicious and Hearty Street Food from Mumbai

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Kheema in Bowl, Pav next to it

Kheema Pav is a delicious and hearty meal that combines minced meat with aromatic spices and served with soft, pillowy buns. This recipe is a traditional dish from the Parsi community in India and is popular street food in Mumbai. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and will satisfy your cravings for something savory and flavorful. Give this recipe a try and transport yourself to the bustling streets of Mumbai with every bite.

Kheema Pav Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb or beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1-inch ginger, finely minced
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • 4-6 pav buns
  • Chopped onions and cilantro for serving (optional)

Kheema Pav Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds and fry until fragrant.
  2. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili (if using) and fry until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the ground meat and cook until it is browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  4. Add the tomato, garam masala, red chili powder (if using), and salt. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  6. Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Split the pav buns in half and lightly toast them on both sides until they are golden brown.
  7. To serve, place a portion of the kheema mixture onto the bottom half of each pav bun. Top with chopped onions and cilantro (if using), and cover with the top half of the bun. Serve hot.

This recipe should make enough kheema filling for 4-6 servings, depending on how much filling you put in each pav bun. You can easily adjust the recipe to make more or less by using a larger or smaller amount of ground meat and adjusting the other ingredients accordingly.