Keema Pav (Indian Sloppy Joes)

Ingredients

• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp cumin
• optional: 1/2 tsp of crushed cardamom, clove, cinnamon
• 1.5 large onion, finely chopped
• 1.5 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 1/4 cup of water
• Spices:
• Garam Masala: 5.0 tsp
• Coriander: 3.5 tsp
• Chili Powder: 2.5 tsp
• Turmeric: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: 1.5 tsp
• Pepper: 0.25 tsp

Instructions

Keema (Ground Chicken)

1. Heat oil in a pan
2. Add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds
3. Add onions and salt, and cook for 4 minutes
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and sliced chilies, and cook for 10 minutes
5. Add tomato and some spices (1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala). Stir well and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Spread the aromatics into the outside of the pan. Add the ground chicken and spread into a layer. Cook for 5 minutes undisturbed so the chicken can brown.
7. Add some more spices:
1. 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper
8. Add the chopped bell pepper and mix well. Add 1/4 of water, mix well, and cover with a lid. Cook for 5 minutes.
9. Remove the cover, mix well, and add some more spices. Layering the spices as we’re doing will add more depth of flavor.
1. 2.5 tsp garam masala
2. 1.25 tsp coriander powder
3. .5 tsp chili powder
4. .5 to 1 tsp of salt (to taste)
10. Check that the chicken is done using a thermometer.
11. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Assembly

1. Toast burger buns
2. Spread some tamarind sauce (or another sauce you like) on the bottom bun.
3. Add few big spoons of chicken keema.
4. Top with diced onions and cilantro.
5. Serve! Serving suggestion: 1-2 burgers per person, depending on the bread size.

Total burgers: ~6 burgers (4 big servings)