Keema, also known as qeema, is a finely chopped minced meat dish that hails from the Indian subcontinent. Normally, a meat grinder or very sharp chopping knife is used to make keema. Egg keema is a perfect alternate for people who do not consume meat. This dish can be considered a type of eggetarian keema substitute, because it makes use of finely chopped minced eggs instead of beef, and you will love it for sure.
Egg keema tastes great with steaming hot rice, or even roti and dosa. Pack them hot in an insulated lunch box along with hot rice, and you are all set for a perfect meal for lunch!
Health Benefits
This egg keema is very good for your health for a multitude of reasons. Eggs are one of the best non-meat sources of protein out there, making them the perfect food for vegetarians who sometimes struggle to get their recommended daily intake of protein. Besides providing protein, they can help to lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol and help boost your metabolism. They are also fantastic for building muscles.
Ingredients
eggs hardboiled – peeled and grated: 6
cup frozen green peas: 1/2
cup water: 1/2
large tomatoes – pureed: 2
onion – finely chopped: 1
tbsp oil: 2
bay leaf: 1
inch cinnamon stick: 1
black cardamom: 1
green cardamoms: 2
cloves: 2
tsp ginger minced: 2
tsp garlic minced: 2
green chilies – finely chopped: 3-4
tsp turmeric powder: 1/2
tsp red chili powder: 1/2
tsp coriander powder: 2
tsp cumin powder: 1
tsp garam masala: 1/2
salt to taste
How To Make Egg Keema
- Microwave the peas for 1 minute with a little water.
- Fry the cloves, cardamoms, bay leaf, and cinnamon in oil for 30 seconds.
- Add onions and salt.
- Let cook for 12-15 minutes while sautéing occasionally.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger.
- Continue sautéing for five minutes.
- Add tomato pulp and green chilies.
- Stir well.
- Cook for 10 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Stir in the spice powders then add the eggs.
- Add a little more salt.
- Stir until the eggs are coated completely with the masala.
- Add the peas and garam masala plus a few table spoons of water.
- Let the eggs to cook for a couple more minutes until they become mostly dry.
- Remove from the stove.
- Serve and enjoy!
Did You know?
Peeling the shell of a hardboiled eggs is easy, all you need to do is dunk it in cold water, cover the glass of water and shake vigorously. The shell cracks, and the egg can be peeled conveniently!