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Bhuna Keema (Dry-Fried Mince)

55 min Medium 4 servings

Serves 4 · Total 55 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

Updated on 8 November 2026

Pakistani mince slow-fried until the masala clings and the oil separates: a dry, intensely flavoured keema with onion, tomato, ginger-garlic and whole spices. Eat with roti, paratha or stuff it into a bun.

Quick answer: 55 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Minced meat, Onion, Tomato, Ginger · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

500 g 1.1 lb Minced meat
2 pc 2 pc Onion
2 pc 2 pc Tomato
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Ginger
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Garlic
1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds
1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Coriander powder
1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp 1 tsp Garam masala
5 tbsp 5 tbsp Cooking oil
to taste to taste Salt
2 pc 2 pc Green chilli (Optional)
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander (Optional)

Steps

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Heat oil and fry the sliced onions until golden brown, then add ginger and garlic for a minute.
⏱ Frying onion · 8 min
Add the mince and fry on high heat, breaking up lumps, for 10 minutes until the water dries and it browns.
⏱ Frying · 10 min
Add tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chilli, turmeric and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes dissolve and the oil separates.
⏱ Cooking masala · 10 min
Add a quarter cup of hot water, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the mince is cooked through (71°C / 160°F). Uncover and dry-fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱ Simmering and dry-frying · 18 min
Stir in garam masala, green chillies and coriander, and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Bhuna Keema (Dry-Fried Mince) take?

55 minutes in total: about 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking.

Is Bhuna Keema (Dry-Fried Mince) hard to make?

Degchi rates it medium. The method has 5 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Bhuna Keema (Dry-Fried Mince) serve?

This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Bhuna Keema (Dry-Fried Mince) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Bhuna Keema (Dry-Fried Mince)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, turmeric, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: minced meat, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic.

Any tips for making Bhuna Keema (Dry-Fried Mince)?

Keep the heat high at first so the mince browns instead of boiling in its own juice. Check that the mince reaches 71°C / 160°F; leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge.