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Indian Keema Pav with Spiced Minced Meat

Name: Indian Keema Pav with Spiced Minced Meat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground meat (lamb or beef); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely diced; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; Salt to taste; 8 pav buns; 2 tablespoons butter; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; Lemon wedges

A popular Indian street food dish featuring flavorful spiced minced meat, served with soft buttered rolls, ideal for any meal of the day.

4.8(644 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 19, 2025

Indian Keema Pav with Spiced Minced Meat — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Minced Meat (Keema)

For the Pav

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 645 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Carbs: 42 g
Fat: 38.75 g
Fiber: 4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2579 kcal
Protein: 128 g
Carbs: 168 g
Fat: 155 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g ground meat (lamb or beef)	1200	100	0	90	0
2 tablespoons oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 large onion, finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
2 tomatoes, finely diced	44	2	10	0	2
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste	15	0	3	0	0
1 teaspoon cumin seeds	8	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon garam masala	7	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon turmeric powder	8	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon red chili powder	8	0	1	0	1
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
8 pav buns	800	25	140	15	8
2 tablespoons butter	200	0	0	22	0
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Lemon wedges	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Minced Meat

1
Mix Marinade
In a bowl, mix ground meat with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
2
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
Tip: Allow the flavors to meld by marinating overnight if possible.

Preparing the Pav

1
Slice Buns
Slice the pav buns in half horizontally.
2
Heat Butter
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3
Toast Buns
Toast the pav buns until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.

How to Make Indian Keema Pav with Spiced Minced Meat

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Onions
Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add onions and sauté until golden brown.
2
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.
3
Simmering
Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender and cooked through, adding water if necessary for consistency.