Easy Bombil Keema Recipe (Fresh Bombay Duck Mince)
Learn how to make authentic Olya Bombil Cha Kheema! This easy, spicy Fresh Bombay Duck mince recipe is a Maharashtrian classic. Perfect with bhakri or rice.
Ingredients
- 250-300 g Fresh Bombil Bombay Duck
- 3 medium Onions finely chopped
- 2 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
- 1.5 tbsp Ginger-Garlic-Green Chili Paste
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder you can also use Agri masala
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Cumin-Coriander Powder Jeera-Dhania Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
- A generous handful of fresh Coriander Kothimbir, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Bombil: The most important step is to clean the fresh Bombil. Remove the central bone, which you can do with a knife. You can also ask your fishmonger to clean and debone it for you.
- Mince the Fish: Finely chop the cleaned fish into a 'keema' or mince. Using a manual chopper is a quick way to do this without turning it into a paste.
- Sauté Onions: Heat oil in a pan (kadhai). Add the finely chopped onions. Sauté them on medium heat until they are soft and nicely browned.
- Add Aromatics: Add the ginger-garlic-green chilli paste. Cook for about a minute until the raw smell is gone.
- Cook Tomatoes: Add the finely chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
- Add Spices: Now, add the salt, Garam Masala, and cumin-coriander powder. Stir everything well.
- Add Red Chilli Powder: Add the red chilli powder. You can use your regular powder or a special blend like Agri masala for a more authentic flavour. Sauté this masala paste on low heat for a minute.
- Cook the Keema: Add the minced Bombil (keema) to the pan with the masala.
- Mix and Cover: Mix everything thoroughly so the fish is coated in the masala. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low heat for about 5 minutes. The Bombil will release its own water, so you don't need to add any.
- Garnish and Serve: After 5 minutes, remove the lid. The dish should be perfectly cooked. This entire Bombil Keema recipe is very fast! Finally, add a generous amount of fresh chopped coriander, mix it in, and your Olya Bombil Cha Kheema is ready to serve.