Keema Pav (Spiced Minced Beef Sandwich)
Savoury spiced minced beef served in soft pav buns, garnished with fresh herbs and tangy chutney – a hearty Pakistani street‑food favourite perfect for a midday bowl or sandwich.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Method
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Step 1 of 8
Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until golden, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2 of 8
Add garlic, ginger paste and green chilies; cook 1 minute, then stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chilli and garam masala, frying until fragrant.
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Step 3 of 8
Add the minced meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and brown for 6–8 minutes until no pink remains.
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Step 4 of 8
Stir in crushed tomatoes and water, season with salt, then simmer on low heat 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meat is tender.
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Step 5 of 8
Mix in lemon juice and half the chopped herbs, then remove from heat.
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Step 6 of 8
Slice the pav buns, lightly toast them if desired, and spread the cilantro‑yoghurt chutney on the cut sides.
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Step 7 of 8
Pile the hot keema onto the bottom halves of the buns, top with the remaining fresh herbs and close the sandwiches.
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Step 8 of 8
Serve immediately, optionally with a wedge of lemon and extra chutney on the side.
Notes from the kitchen
If minced beef is unavailable, use minced lamb for a richer flavour. The chutney can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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