Ingredients

For the Mince Masala: -

• 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 2 Cardamom pods
• 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
• 1 inch Ginger Piece (roughly chopped)
• 8-10 Garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 Green chilies (roughly chopped)
• 4 Red dry Kashmiri Chilies (plus 1-2 byadagi red spicy chilies)
• White Vinegar (to grind the masala )

Other Ingredients: -

• 500 grams Beef Mince
• 1 tsp Salt
• 4 tbsp Oil
• 3 medium sized Onions (chopped)
• 2 medium sized Tomato (chopped)
• 1 medium sized Green Bell pepper (chopped,optional)
• 1/2 cup Green Peas
• 2 small marble sized Tamarind Balls (soak in ¼ cup water)
• 1/2 cup Coriander (chopped)

Instructions

• 1 Wash mince. Apply salt to it. Grind all ingredients under ‘for mince masala’ into a fine paste using vinegar and some water. Apply this paste to mince. Mix well and keep aside for about 15-30 minutes.
  
• 2 In a vessel or pan, add oil. Fry onions till soft. Add bell peppers and cook till soft.
  
• 3 Add the tomato and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the marinated mince. Fry for about 5-7 minutes.
  
• 4 Then add about 1 cup water to mince. Cover and cook on low to medium flame for about 20 minutes.
  
• 5 Now, add the green peas and tamarind water. Cover and cook again for another 10 minutes.
  
• 6 Add the chopped coriander.
  
• 7 Cook without lid for next 5-7 minutes. Adjust the salt.
  
• 8 Serve hot with rice or parathas. (See recipe notes below)
  

Recipe Notes

1. This mince can be used as a stuffing in various snacks.
2. Click here for Homemade Samosa Sheets Recipe.
3. Click here for Goan Beef Mince Samosa Recipe.