The traditional Goan red masala is so versatile and goes well with beef, pork, chicken and even seafood. My mother often used it in most of her dishes including ground meat. Inclusion of potatoes, carrots and green peas created a substantial dish for the entire family. Aromatic, flavourful and delicious, we enjoyed the mince with pao (bread).
Dried red chillies and whole spices, which make up the spice paste is well balanced with tomato, vinegar and tamarind water. Addition of vegetables lends a touch of sweetness. Overall, a favourable dish enjoyed by all. Ideal for children who have texture and chewing problems when eating pieces of meat. A clever way to include vegetables with the mince especially for those picky eaters who only prefer to eat meat. Mince is budget-friendly, quick and easy to prepare. Tougher cuts of meat can be ground and cooked in no time to create a hearty dish.
Dried red chillies and whole spices, which make up the spice paste is well balanced with tomato, vinegar and tamarind water. Addition of vegetables lends a touch of sweetness. Overall, a favourable dish enjoyed by all. Ideal for children who have texture and chewing problems when eating pieces of meat. A clever way to include vegetables with the mince especially for those picky eaters who only prefer to eat meat. Mince is budget-friendly, quick and easy to prepare. Tougher cuts of meat can be ground and cooked in no time to create a hearty dish.
Goan Beef Mince (Red Masala)
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1/2 kg minced meat
1 large onion (chopped)
2 long green chillies (chopped)
1 large tomato (chopped)
2 potatoes (cut into small cubes)
1 large carrot (cut into small cubes)
1/2 cup green peas
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup tamarind water
1/2 cup water
1/2 bouillon cube
few coriander leaves (chopped)
2 tablespoons oil
a pinch of sugar
salt
Grind to a fine paste with 1 cup water
5 dried red Kashmiri chillies
10 whole black peppercorns
6 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (1 1/2" each)
2 green cardamoms
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 large cloves of garlic
1” piece of ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Method:
Season mince with salt.
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and saute till light brown. Then put in the tomato and cook till soft and pulpy. Add the mince and cook till it changes colour. Stir in the ground paste and cook for sometime on low heat.
Mix in the tamarind water, 1/2 cup water, green chillies, potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer on medium heat till vegetables are tender.
Towards the end, add green peas, bouillon cube and vinegar. Check for seasoning, add salt and a pinch of sugar. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve mince with pao (bread) or rice.
Note:
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1/2 kg minced meat
1 large onion (chopped)
2 long green chillies (chopped)
1 large tomato (chopped)
2 potatoes (cut into small cubes)
1 large carrot (cut into small cubes)
1/2 cup green peas
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup tamarind water
1/2 cup water
1/2 bouillon cube
few coriander leaves (chopped)
2 tablespoons oil
a pinch of sugar
salt
Grind to a fine paste with 1 cup water
5 dried red Kashmiri chillies
10 whole black peppercorns
6 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (1 1/2" each)
2 green cardamoms
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 large cloves of garlic
1” piece of ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Method:
Season mince with salt.
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and saute till light brown. Then put in the tomato and cook till soft and pulpy. Add the mince and cook till it changes colour. Stir in the ground paste and cook for sometime on low heat.
Mix in the tamarind water, 1/2 cup water, green chillies, potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer on medium heat till vegetables are tender.
Towards the end, add green peas, bouillon cube and vinegar. Check for seasoning, add salt and a pinch of sugar. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve mince with pao (bread) or rice.
Note:
- Adjust sourness with vinegar, according to your taste.
- If mince is spicy (hot), add a dash of vinegar and a pinch of sugar to cut down the spice.
- Use a potato masher to break down mince when cooking.
- For more gravy, add extra water.
- Add desired vegetables to the mince.
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