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Easy Lamb Keema Curry

Updated: Mar 22, 2024 · Published: Oct 9, 2019 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 24 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb
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This one pan Lamb Keema Curry is a quick, easy and delicious lamb curry that freezes well. A lamb mince recipe with just enough spice for plenty of flavour, but not too much so it is still a family friendly curry.

Minced lamb that is lightly spiced and cooked with fresh tomatoes and peas for a comforting curry that makes an easy midweek meal, as it's ready in just 30 minutes.

Lamb Keema in a balti dish. Bowls of rice, raita and mango chutney are next to it.

Of all the amazing things would could say about this recipe, the main one has to be how EASY it is. This Lamb Keema recipe is about as simple as lamb curries get!

A delicious new way to try lamb if you are used to just having it in a stew or as a roast dinner. This is an easy lamb mince recipe with a lot of flavour.

This recipe for lamb keema only takes 30 minutes to make (including prep time) and most of that time is the curry just cooking away on the hob, so you can be getting on with something else.

If you are looking for some more lamb recipes, why not try our simple Lamb Stir Fry, tender and juicy Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder, comforting Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu or our impressive Pulled Lamb?

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  • Why you will love this minced lamb curry
  • Keema curry recipe ingredients
  • How to make lamb keema - Step by step
  • What to serve this with
  • Storage
  • Extra tips
  • Frequently asked questions
  • More lamb recipes
  • Recipe
  • Feedback

Why you will love this minced lamb curry

  • Quick - This recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, and most of that is hands off time.
  • One pan - Everything is cooked in one pan, which means less washing up.
  • A new way to enjoy lamb - If you are looking for more mince lamb recipes, then this is a great one to try. A lamb mince curry is our favourite way to use it.
  • Freezes well - This is great for batch cooking, as it freezes well.

Keema curry recipe ingredients

  • Oil - We browned everything in a good quality olive oil.
  • Onion - We used a small brown onion, but you could use shallots which have a sweeter flavour. You can use frozen onions to save time.
  • Garlic and Ginger - You can crush your own or save time with a garlic and ginger paste.
  • Chilli - We used a fresh green chilli, but you can use a jar of chopped chilli. Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your own tastes.
  • Garam masala - For that distinctive curry flavour.
  • Lamb mince - If you want to make this a bit leaner, then you could use a lean lamb mince. This can be a little harder to find though. If you aren't a fan of lamb, then you could swap it for beef mince.
  • Tomatoes - Fresh tomatoes are best.
  • Yogurt - Some plan yogurt to loosen the sauce up.
  • Peas - A traditional addition to a keema and not only does it add a portion of vegetables, but it adds a nice pop of colour to the dish.
  • Coriander (cilantro) - Adds some freshness to the finished dish.

A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

How to make lamb keema - Step by step

A black frying ban with chopped onions in it.

One: Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan and then add the onion and garlic and gently cook for 2 minutes.

Green chilli, grated ginger and spices added to the pan.

Two: Add the ginger, green chilli and garam masala and cook for 2 minutes longer.

Minced lamb and chopped tomatoes added to the pan.

Three: Put the lamb mince and tomatoes in the pan, brown the mince and then cook on low for 20 minutes. Season and add a little water if needed.

Yogurt, peas and coriander leaves added to the pan.

Four: Add the yogurt, peas and fresh coriander, stir and cook for 2 minutes.

A Balti dish containing cooked lamb keema, peas and chopped cilantro.

Five: Serve with rice and popadoms.

What to serve this with

This is a really simple curry recipe, so we kept the sides simple as well and served it with some plain rice.

You could add a bit more flavour and make some turmeric rice, which just involves adding some turmeric to the water when boiling the rice. Or, why not try our Microwave Rice or Oven Cooked Rice.

We also served this lamb keema with peas with some mini popadoms, mango chutney and some homemade raita.

You could skip the rice and serve it with some Naan Bread, Chilli Naan Bread or Peshwari Naan to scoop the curry up, or make some of our Easy Homemade Flatbreads.

A dish of Lamb Keema containing minced lamb, peas, tomatoes, spices and cilantro.

Storage

Store: You can keep this keema curry in the fridge for 2 days.

Freeze: This is a great batch cooking meal, as it freezes so well. So, we try to always make double, as well as double the rice, and then portion it out into freezer containers and put it in the freezer for easy meals. They will keep in the freezer for about 2 months.

Defrost: Defrost in the fridge overnight.

Reheat: To reheat the curry, make sure it is fully defrosted and then heat it through in a pan. You might need to add a little bit of water, so it doesn't dry out.

Extra tips

  • To add some extra flavour, you could use a couple of spoonfuls of curry paste instead of garam masala.
  • You don't have to add the peas if you family don't like them.
  • This is a great batch cook meal and will keep in the freeze for 2 months.
  • When re-heating, add a little water so it doesn't dry out.
  • This isn't overly spicy, but you can use more or less fresh green chilli to change the spice.
  • You may need to add a little water when cooking if the mixture starts to look a little dry.
  • If you want to drain off some of the fat from the lamb, then do that after you have browned the mince and before adding the rest of the ingredients.
A bowl of minced lamb curry with a dish of raita in front of it.

Frequently asked questions

How spicy is a keema?

This is a fairly mild curry, but you can adjust the spice levels with how much chilli you add to it.

Where is the sauce?

This is more of a dry curry, however if you wanted some more sauce, then you can add half a can of tomatoes and a little stock.

How many calories in this recipe?

There are 360 calories per serving, without any side dishes.

Can I use beef?

Yes, if you are not a fan of lamb, then you can use beef mince for this instead.

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Recipe

A bowl of lamb keema topped with chopped coriander leaves.

Easy Lamb Keema Curry

By: Dannii Martin
Try our quick and easy Lamb Keema Curry recipe. Made with flavourful lamb mince, fresh tomatoes, and peas, it's perfect for a family-friendly meal.
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Gluten Free
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Low Carb
4.89 from 35 votes
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Prep: 4 minutes mins
Cook: 26 minutes mins
Total: 30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 361kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 Onion - diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves - crushed
  • 20 g (0.75 oz) Fresh ginger - grated
  • 1 Green chilli - diced
  • 2 tablespoon Garam masala
  • 1 pinch Sea salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 400 g (14 oz) Lamb mince
  • 3 Tomatoes - diced
  • 3 tablespoon Natural yogurt
  • 60 g (0.5 cups) Peas - Frozen or fresh
  • 10 g (0.66 cups) Fresh coriander (cilantro) - finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil in a pan and then add1 Onion and 2 Garlic cloves and gently cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the 20 g Fresh ginger, 1 Green chilli and 2 tablespoon Garam masala and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  • Put 400 g Lamb mince and 3 Tomatoes into the pan, brown the mince and then cook on low for 20 minutes. Season with 1 pinch Sea salt and add a little water if needed.
  • Add 3 tablespoon Natural yogurt, 60 g Peas and f10 g Fresh coriander (cilantro), stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and popadoms.

Recipe Tips

  • To add some extra flavour, you could use a couple of spoonfuls of curry paste instead of garam masala.
  • You don't have to add the peas if you family don't like them.
  • This is a great batch cook meal and will keep in the freeze for 2 months.
  • When re-heating, add a little water so it doesn't dry out.
  • This isn't overly spicy, but you can use more or less fresh green chilli to change the spice.
  • You may need to add a little water when cooking if the mixture starts to look a little dry.
  • If you want to drain off some of the fat from the lamb, then do that after you have browned the mince and before adding the rest of the ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Mohammad Arshad says

    November 08, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    This is Pakistani recipe though

    Reply
  2. Leanne - Crumb Top Baking says

    October 14, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    I've never tried lamb but this curry dish looks so hearty and flavourful, I may need to change that soon! And I love how quick and easy this dish is to make! Great for busy weeknights.

    Reply
  3. Demeter says

    October 14, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    With everyone’s busy life, having a quick and easy dinner ready at your fingertips can be such a lifesaver. This looks fantastic!

    Reply
  4. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    October 14, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    I love Lamb Keema, but I've never been brave enough to make it myself as for some reason I thought it would be really difficult - love how easy this is, I am printing for future reference!

    Reply
  5. Adrianne says

    October 14, 2019 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    This is a great looking lamb dish! I love curry and poppadoms and the flavours in yours sound delicious. Definitely trying it with yoghurt, when I give it a go!

    Reply
  6. Ginny says

    October 13, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    I had no idea how this was made and the flavors sound absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  7. Denay DeGuzman says

    October 13, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    This beautiful, healthy curry looks amazing! What a festive dish. I'm getting hungry just looking at these gorgeous images. I'm adding all the ingredients to my Sunday grocery shopping list. I can hardly wait to make this.

    Reply
  8. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    October 13, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    Lamb is one of my favourite ingredients, love how versatile it is. This looks so tasty!

    Reply
  9. Heidy L. McCallum says

    October 13, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    I made this the other day and it turned out perfect. I followed your recipe to a T and I am so glad I did as I have a bad habit of changing things but this time I didn't and seriously this was GREATTTT!!!!

    Reply
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