
Indian Keema Pav with Spiced Minced Meat
Savory Minced Meat Served with Soft Buns
A popular Indian street food dish featuring flavorful spiced minced meat, served with soft buttered rolls, ideal for any meal of the day.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Minced Meat (Keema)
For the Pav
For the Garnish
Preparation
Marinating the Minced Meat
Mix Marinade
In a bowl, mix ground meat with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
Allow the flavors to meld by marinating overnight if possible.
Preparing the Pav
Slice Buns
Slice the pav buns in half horizontally.
Heat Butter
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Toast Buns
Toast the pav buns until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
Cooking Process
Sautéing Onions
Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add onions and sauté until golden brown.
Cooking the Keema
Add marinated meat to the pot, along with tomatoes and spices. Cook until the meat is browned and well incorporated with spices.
Simmering
Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender and cooked through, adding water if necessary for consistency.
Plating & Serving

Indian Keema Pav with Spiced Minced Meat
Indian Keema Pav with Spiced Minced Meat
Serve & Garnish
Serve the spiced minced meat alongside the toasted buns. Present with a sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice for added zest.
