I don’t know about you but during the week when it comes to cooking dinner I want something quick, easy and full of flavour. It’s also a winner if it’s cheap to make and uses up a few bits and bobs I have hanging around in the fridge too. Keema rice is one of my guilty pleasures; I love the heavily spiced lamb, golden onions and fragrant rice. I thought it was about time I attempted to make it at home.
You will need (for 4):
- 250g easy cook, long grain rice £0.35
- 2 cloves £0.02
- 2 cardamom pods £0.02
- 1 bay leaf £0.02
- 300g lamb mince £2.40
- 1 small tin peas, drained £0.30
- 1 onion, finely chopped £0.10
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed £0.10
- Handful mushrooms, chopped £0.35
- Oil for cooking £0.02
- 2 tsp garam masala £0.02
- 1 tsp ground cumin £0.02
- Salt and pepper £0.02
- Fresh coriander £0.15
Total £3.89
Gently fry the cloves, cardamom and bay in a saucepan with a little oil. Add the rice and stir well to coat in the oil and spices.