An aromatic Goan way of preparing mince with spices and vinegar that add flavour and depth to the dish. Usually prepared with beef mince but for health reasons, nowadays ground chicken is used. This recipe is basic and versatile. It can be used to prepare patties, potato chops or shepherd’s pie. Add in some cooked pasta to the mince and you will have a hearty dish.
Mince is budget-friendly, quick and easy to prepare. Tougher cuts of meat are ground into mince. Various vegetables can be added to the mince according to your preference. This savoury mince is flavourful, delicious and can be eaten with rice, bread or roti.
Mince is budget-friendly, quick and easy to prepare. Tougher cuts of meat are ground into mince. Various vegetables can be added to the mince according to your preference. This savoury mince is flavourful, delicious and can be eaten with rice, bread or roti.
Goan Savoury Mince
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1/2 kg minced meat (of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon clove powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
4 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
1 small piece of ginger (grated)
1 onion (chopped)
2 green chillies (chopped)
1 tomato (chopped)
1 potato (cut into small pieces)
1 carrot (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup green peas
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons oil
few coriander leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup water
salt
Method:
Season mince with salt and vinegar.
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and saute till light brown. Then add green chillies, garlic, ginger and fry for few seconds. The tomato goes in next. Cook till soft and pulpy. Add the spice powders and saute for few seconds before adding the mince. Break the mince down with the cooking spoon and blend well with the spices. Once the mince changes colour, add water along with the potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook on medium heat till potatoes and carrots are tender.
Towards the end, add green peas and cook till all the moisture evaporates. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Shut off flame and sprinkle coriander leaves.
Note:
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1/2 kg minced meat (of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon clove powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
4 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
1 small piece of ginger (grated)
1 onion (chopped)
2 green chillies (chopped)
1 tomato (chopped)
1 potato (cut into small pieces)
1 carrot (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup green peas
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons oil
few coriander leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup water
salt
Method:
Season mince with salt and vinegar.
Heat oil in a pan, add onion and saute till light brown. Then add green chillies, garlic, ginger and fry for few seconds. The tomato goes in next. Cook till soft and pulpy. Add the spice powders and saute for few seconds before adding the mince. Break the mince down with the cooking spoon and blend well with the spices. Once the mince changes colour, add water along with the potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook on medium heat till potatoes and carrots are tender.
Towards the end, add green peas and cook till all the moisture evaporates. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Shut off flame and sprinkle coriander leaves.
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. Heat level depends on the fresh chillies and chilli powder used.
- Use a potato masher to break down mince when cooking.
- For a gravy consistency, add extra water.