Beef Keema Curry with Spinach & Paneer

Yes, yet another curry. The weather has taken a turn for the worse in London and I have a terribly bad cold which I have had for two weeks. So I am trusting in chillies to give me strength! When I see any meat and have to decide what to make - curry is always the first thought in my head.

The word 'keema' basically means finely chopped (as in meat) so this is a perfect dish for you to use with minced beef. You can make keema kebabs, keema filling for samosas or as I have, in a simple curry with spinach and paneer cheese. Paneer is an Indian cheese which you may find difficult to buy in England, but the dish is such as lovely with just the beef and spinach.

Ingredients:               (Serves 4)

500g beef mince
1 tbsp. oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1 inch piece ginger, grated
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
200g fresh spinach
120g paneer, chopped (optional)
1 tsp. garum masala
fresh coriander to garnish 

Method:

Dry fry the beef mince in a large pan. There will be enough fat in it to cook. When the meat has cooked, use a slotted spoon to put the meat into a bowl and set to one side. Wipe the pan clean.

Add the oil to the pan and heat. Cook the onion and garlic on a medium heat until beginning to brown. Add the ground coriander and turmeric and stir well. Add the chopped tomato, bay leaves, chillies, and spinach, along with 1 cup water. Stir and leave to cook uncovered, on a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the ground beef, ginger and paneer (if using). Leave to cook, uncovered for 5 minutes and then sprinkle on the garum masala. Stir through.

Serve garnished with the coriander and enjoy with steamed rice.