Best 2 Keema Paratha Recipes

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Keema paratha, a delectable North Indian dish, tantalizes taste buds with its flavorful minced meat filling enveloped in flaky, golden-brown paratha bread. This culinary masterpiece combines the richness of aromatic spices, succulent meat, and the crispy texture of paratha, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to explore the art of crafting keema paratha. We will delve into two enticing variations: a classic keema paratha recipe that captures the traditional flavors of this dish and a keema paratha roll recipe that adds a fun twist with its cylindrical shape. Both recipes are meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate this culinary delight in their own kitchens.

The classic keema paratha recipe starts with preparing the flavorful keema filling, a mixture of minced meat, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. The filling is then encased in a pliable dough made from whole wheat flour and yogurt, creating a succulent and juicy paratha.

The keema paratha roll recipe takes this dish to another level by rolling the keema filling into a cylindrical shape and encasing it in the paratha dough. This innovative approach yields a crispy, golden-brown paratha roll that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Whether you prefer the classic keema paratha or the innovative keema paratha roll, this article provides all the necessary guidance to help you create this delectable dish. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and captivating images, this culinary guide will transform you into a keema paratha master.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

KEEMA PARATHA (FLAKY BREAD WITH SPICY MEAT FILLING)



Keema Paratha (Flaky Bread with Spicy Meat Filling) image

The dough for the flaky bread "Paratha" can be baked plain or stuffed with any number of delicious fillings. Keema (meaning ground meat) Paratha is considered a delicacy and is served only in fancy Indian Restaurants.

Provided by Chef Boy of Dees

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 rounds

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chapati flour or 2 cups whole wheat flour, plus additional for kneading and dusting
2/3 cup warm water water, more if needed (100 F)
12 ounces ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 fresh hot green chili peppers, poppers cored seeded,chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic (more is better however)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (optional)
6 tablespoons light vegetable oil, such as safflower or soybean (or as needed)

Steps:

  • Place flour in large bowl.
  • Add 1/3 cup of the water all at once; work it into the flour, using your hand.
  • Continuing to mix with your hand, keep adding water, a tablespoonful at a time, until mixture cleans sides of bowl and becomes a non-stickly, kneadable dough.
  • Gather dough into a ball; place on lightly floured work surface.
  • Clean hands thoroughly, then knead dough, adding flour as necessary to prevent it from sticking to surface, until smooth and somewhat elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Place in a clean bowl; let stand, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • (Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance; store, tightly wrapped in plastic, in refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before rolling out.) While dough is resting; heat dry non-corrodible heavy medium skillet over high heat for 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high; add ground beef.
  • Saute beef in its own fat, breaking up any lumps with wooden spoon, until no longer red (about 3 to 4 minutes.) Add onion, chilies, cumin, and garlic; cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated and meat is beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, lemon juice, and optional salt and coriander until well combined.
  • Remove from heat; let cool completely.
  • (Filling can be made up to 24 hours in advance; refrigerate, tightly covered. Bring to room temperature before using.) When filling is cool divide into 8 equal portions.
  • Roll dough into a rope about 8 inches long; cut into 8 equal pieces.
  • Keeping remaining dough covered, flatten one piece, on a lightly floured surface, into a 4-inch round with the palm of the your hand.
  • Place one portion of filling in center of round.
  • Bring edges of dough up over filling to enclose it completely; pinch to seal.
  • Press lightly but firmly to flatten into patty.
  • Dust patty with flour; roll out on lightly floured surface to 6-inch round, dusting as necessary with flour; round should be about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Fill and roll out remaining patties, placing rounds as they are completed on baking sheets or other flat surface; do not allow rounds to touch.
  • Keep covered with plastic wrap.
  • Heat dry heavy medium skillet over high heat for 3 minutes.
  • Place one round of dough in skillet; cook until underside is spotted with brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn over; cook until second side is spotted with brown, about 1 minute.
  • Brush surface or paratha with oil.
  • Turn; brush second side with oil.
  • Cook paratha, turning several times, until lightly puffed and well spotted with brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining rounds of dough, stacking and wrapping them as they are cooked in clean kitchen towel.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.5, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 29.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.2

KEEMA PARATHA



Keema Paratha image

Make and share this Keema Paratha recipe from Food.com.

Provided by roja khan

Categories     Pakistani

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

100 g chicken breasts (minced)
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 green chilies (Hari Mirch, chopped)
1 onion (peeled & chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (Hara Dhania, chopped) or 1 tablespoon coriander leaves (Hara Dhania, chopped)
1/2 tspof ginger paste (Pisi Adrak)
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste (Pisa Lasan)
1/4 teaspoon red chile
salt (to taste)
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix the wheat flour with salt and knead by adding water and make a soft dough.
  • boil chicken mince with ginger,garlic,salt and red chillies.until it is tender.then add green chillies onion and coriander leaves.
  • Then make small balls from the dough, roll into thin triangle shaped chapathis.
  • In the middle, place kheema curry and spread till end. Place another chapathi over this.
  • and close the edges by pressing with your fingers.
  • Fry these parathas over flat pan on both sides until golden brown using oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 9.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, flavorful meat and vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the keema: Overcooked keema will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a hot griddle: A hot griddle will help to create a crispy paratha. Make sure the griddle is well-oiled before cooking the parathas.
  • Be patient: Making keema paratha takes time. Don't rush the process. Take your time to knead the dough and cook the parathas.
  • Serve immediately: Keema paratha is best served hot off the griddle. Serve with your favorite chutney or pickle.

Conclusion:

Keema paratha is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your keema paratha spicy or mild, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a tasty and filling meal, give keema paratha a try. You won't be disappointed.

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