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Creamy Dahi Malai Keema

Here is a recipe of Creamy Dahi Malai Keema that is rich, mildly spiced, and indulgent Pakistani-style minced beef dish cooked with yogurt, cream, and aromatic spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 500gr Beef mince
  • 30 gr Fried Onion
  • ½ cup Yoghurt
  • 3-4 Green chillies
  • ½ cup Fresh cream
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Ginger & Garlic paste
  • 2 Tomatoes puree
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp Crushed red chilli
  • ½ tbsp Cumin seeds Roasted & crushed
  • ½ tbsp Coriander seeds Roasted & crushed
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ cup Water or as required
  • ½ tbsp Dried fenugreek leaves
  • ½ tsp Crushed black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Fresh coriander chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the creamy blend

  • In a blender, combine fried onion, yogurt, green chillies, and cream. Blend into a smooth paste and set aside.

Cook the Mince

  • Heat oil in a wok, add hand-chopped beef mince, and cook on medium heat until it changes color.
  • Add crushed ginger garlic and sauté for 4–5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add tomato puree, salt, crushed red chilli, roasted cumin, roasted coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Mix well and cook on medium heat until oil separates from the masala.
  • Add water, mix thoroughly, cover, and let it cook on low flame for 10–15 minutes. Then cook on high flame until most of the moisture evaporates.

Add the Creamy Mixture

  • Reduce to low heat, add the blended yogurt-cream mixture, and stir well. Cook on medium flame for 2–3 minutes, then cover and let it simmer for another 6–8 minutes.
  • Add dried fenugreek leaves, crushed black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix to combine all flavors.

Garnish and Serve

  • Finish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot with naan, paratha, or rice.

Notes

Tips for Best Results:
  • Use hand-chopped mince for a more rustic, hearty texture.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer green chillies.
  • Don’t skip the dried fenugreek—it adds depth and aroma.
Keyword Creamy keema recipe, dahi malai keema