Veggie Loaded Kheema - Shawn

Recipe by Shawn Suares




















Ingredients:
750 gms mince
1 large onion (finely chopped)
1 1/2" ginger (finely chopped)
8 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
2 green chillies (slit)
1 capsicum (finely chopped)
1 zucchini (finely chopped)
2-3 potatoes (small cubes)
250 gms mushrooms (sliced)
200 gms tomato paste 
1 chicken stock cube (dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water)
oil or ghee

To garnish:
3 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped) 
3 tbsp fresh dill 
1-2 tbsp lemon juice 
1 tbsp butter 

For the spice mix:
1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp roasted garlic and peppers (Kirkland)
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp aamchoor powder
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp turmeric

Steps:
  1. In a nonstick vessel, heat oil. 
  2. Add the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Fry till onions turn translucent.
  3. Add the spice mix powders. Fry for 2-3 minutes till the raw smell goes. 
  4. Add the ground mince a little at a time and fry till all the meat browns.
  5. Add potatoes, zucchini, capscicum and mushroom. Mix well.
  6. Add the chicken stock and the tomato paste. 
  7. Cook covered on medium-low till the potatoes are cooked. Don't add water, keep stirring every few minutes to avoid it from sticking to the vessel. 
  8. If desired, add a tbsp of butter and mix lightly.
  9. Garnish with dill, coriander leaves and lemon juice. 
  10. ENJOY!
Notes:
  • You can add frozen mixed vegetables (carrot, corn, beans etc) to reduce prep time. 
  • If you like a bit of gravy, add a little hot water at a time. Keep in mind that the vegetables release water during the cooking process.