Lamb Keema Rice Bowls
Fragrant lamb keema, fluffy basmati rice, and cooling cucumber raita make a fast North Indian-inspired bowl suited to a warm Washington evening.
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb8 oz $10.99
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Cucumber1 cucumber $0.89
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Kroger® Basmati Rice1/2 cup dry $3.79
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Jumbo Yellow Onions6 oz $0.99
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Fresh Roma Tomato8 oz $1.49
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Organic Cilantro1/4 cup chopped $1.69
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Plain Greek yogurt3/4 cup
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Garlic2 cloves
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Fresh ginger1 tablespoon grated
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Lime1 lime
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Neutral cooking oil2 teaspoons
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Garam masala1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Ground coriander1 teaspoon
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Ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon
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Cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Water1 cup
Instructions
- Dice, mince, grate, and chop the produce and aromatics; measure the spices and keep each prepared component separate.
- Combine 1/2 cup dry basmati rice, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Mix 1 diced cucumber, 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, juice from 1/2 lime, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; refrigerate until serving.
- While the rice cooks, heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 ounces diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 8 ounces ground lamb and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Sauté for 6 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles, then add 8 ounces chopped Roma tomato and cook for 4 minutes until saucy and the lamb reaches 160°F. Stir in juice from 1/2 lime and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
- Fluff the cooked rice, then divide everything between 2 shallow bowls, arranging the hot keema and cool raita in separate, colorful sections before serving.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $20–$23
Health notes: About 610 calories per serving, with roughly 29 grams of protein plus hydrating cucumber and tomato.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the warm spices and complements the tangy cucumber raita.