Venison Keema Curry (Printable)

This bold venison keema offers aromatic spices and tender ground meat, perfect for a cozy, deeply flavored meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1.1 lbs ground venison

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1-inch piece ginger, grated
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1 green chili, finely chopped
07 - 3.5 oz frozen peas

→ Spices

08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
09 - 1 tsp cumin seeds
10 - 2 tsp ground coriander
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1 tsp garam masala
13 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
14 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
15 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
16 - 1 bay leaf
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Liquids

18 - 3/4 cup water or beef stock

→ Garnish

19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
02 - Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook until onion is golden brown, about 8 minutes.
03 - Stir in green chili and diced tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften and oil begins to separate, about 5 minutes.
04 - Add ground venison, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned all over, about 7 minutes.
05 - Sprinkle in ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to coat the meat.
06 - Pour in water or beef stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Add peas and garam masala. Cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until the curry thickens to desired consistency.
08 - Taste and adjust salt or spices as needed.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The venison creates a lighter, less greasy curry while still delivering incredible depth of flavor
  • Its a one pan meal that comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The spice blend is perfectly balanced so you get warmth without overwhelming heat
02 -
  • Do not rush the onion stage. The golden sweetness balances the game meat and spices.
  • Letting the oil separate from the tomato mixture creates a restaurant quality texture.
  • Venison cooks faster than beef, so keep an eye on it during the browning stage.
03 -
  • Toast your whole spices briefly in a dry pan before grinding them for maximum flavor
  • If the venison tastes very gamey, soak it in milk for an hour before cooking
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