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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Curry

    Easy Lamb Mince Curry

    Published: Nov 24, 2022 · Updated: Nov 23, 2022 by Neil 14 Comments

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    Overhead view of a plate of easy lamb mince curry (lamb keema) served with basmati rice and garnished with chopped coriander. Pin title text overlay at top.

    This lamb mince curry or ground lamb curry recipe also known as lamb keema is a delicious and easy 30-minute meal. Perfect for when you're short of time!

    Overhead view of a plate of easy lamb mince curry served with basmati rice and garnished with chopped coriander, fork to the side. Saucepan and plate of naan breads above.

    Folks, if you love a curry as much as we do then you'll simply love this easy homemade lamb minced curry recipe.

    This recipe is based on a lamb keema curry and is made with minced lamb, frozen peas and cooked in similar delicious Indian spices.

    We love a good Sunday curry, but this easy lamb curry recipe takes just 30 minutes to make so it's a great weeknight curry dinner.

    Plus this healthy lamb curry is made at home without the expense or extra unhealthy additives you might find in a takeaway curry.

    And as far as Indian food goes this is an easy recipe which is extremely rich in flavour with lots of warming spices used.

    Being low carb and low in calories too, you can easily add this to you list of healthy recipes.

    Close up of a plate of lamb keema curry served with basmati rice and garnished with chopped coriander, fork to the side.

    You could serve this with some basmati or jasmine rice or home made naan breads. Or you could add potatoes to bulk it up instead.

    It's versatile enough for you to alter the spices to make it suitable for kids.

    Some versions of this dish add coconut milk to make it a coconut lamb curry which you could also do.

    You can also substitute the lamb with other ground meat (see suggested substitutes list) or vegetarian alternatives.

    I hope you enjoy this best lamb mince curry recipe as much as we do.

    Please check out the list of other suggested lamb curries below if you do!

    A plate of lamb mince curry served with rice and a fork to the left hand side. A balti dish of rice and a plate of naan breads in the background.
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    • Why You'll Love This Easy Lamb Mince Curry
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • FAQ's
    • Other Popular Lamb Curry Recipes You Might Also Like
    • 📋 Easy Lamb Mince Curry Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Easy Lamb Mince Curry

    • Made from simple ingredients.
    • Healthy.
    • Low cost.
    • Very little prep involved.
    • Only 4 steps and 30 minutes to make.
    • Cooked all in the same pan.
    • Completely customizable to your own taste.

    Ingredients

    Lamb mince curry ingredients laid out on a table.
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Onions
    • Ginger And Garlic Paste
    • Turmeric Powder
    • Red Chilli Powder
    • Ground Cumin Powder
    • Garam Masala
    • Chilli flakes (optional for extra spice)
    • Tomato Puree / Tomato Paste
    • Lamb Mince
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper
    • Frozen Peas
    • Freshly Chopped Coriander (optional garnish)

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy lamb mince curry recipe:

    Onion sauted in a large saucepan then ginger and garlic paste stirred in.

    Step 1

    • Heat the oil in large pan. Sauté the onion then stir in the ginger and garlic paste.
    Spices and tomato puree added to large pan along with the sauted onion and ginger and garlic paste.

    Step 2

    • Add the spices and tomato puree.
    Lamb mince added and cooked in large saucepan with spices and onion.

    Step 3

    • Add the lamb mince in batches and cook through. Season to taste.
    Frozen peas stirred into large pan of lamb mince curry.

    Step 4

    • Stir in the frozen peas and cook through.
    Lamb mince curry served with plain basmati rice and garnished with chopped coriander. Naan breads and rest of curry in pan in the background.

    Step 5

    • Serve with plain basmati rice, naan bread or Indian flatbreads, garnished with the chopped coriander.

    Substitutions

    • Vegetable Oil - you can use olive oil instead. I prefer vegetable oil for curries.
    • Onions
    • Ginger And Garlic Paste - I use shop bought ginger and garlic paste to save time chopping. You could always use 2 crushed garlic cloves and a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger instead though.
    • Turmeric Powder
    • Red Chilli Powder
    • Ground Cumin Powder
    • Garam Masala - you can substitute with medium curry powder instead.
    • Chilli flakes (optional for extra spice)
    • Tomato Puree / Tomato Paste
    • Lamb Mince - I use reduced fat lamb mince (less than 20% fat). The nutritional label is based on that. You can substitute with beef mince / ground mince or soya mince or quorn mince if you want to make it vegetarian.
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper
    • Frozen Peas - you can also use fresh green peas or substitute with chickpeas.
    • Freshly Chopped Coriander (optional garnish)

    Equipment

    To serve this delicious lamb curry you may need....

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    These are the balti dishes I use to serve my curries. You'll see these dishes in most of my curry recipe photographs as well. They add a perfect authenticity when serving your curry.

    For a very reasonable price you get 6 of these high grade stainless steel authentic Indian balti dishes.

    They're easy to clean and you'll enjoy them for life!

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    FAQ's

    How Many Calories Are In A Lamb Mince Curry?

    There are 375 calories in this lamb mince curry. Excluding any rice or breads.

    What To Serve With Lamb Keema?

    Rice or Indian flatbreads like Naan breads are great accompaniments. Popadoms go well too.

    How To Store Lamb Mince Curry?

    This lamb curry can be stored in the fridge for 2 - 3 days maximum.

    How To Freeze Lamb Curry?

    Portion the curry and transfer to an airtight container to freeze.

    How To Reheat This Curry?

    Allow curry to thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave.

    Other Popular Lamb Curry Recipes You Might Also Like

    Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
    Slow cooker lamb curry. This is an easy to make and delicious lightly spiced curry. Made with store cupboard spices and minimum ingredients it will soon become a family favourite!
    Check out this recipe
    A serving of slow cooker lamb curry in a balti dish with 2 naan breads in the background.
    Skinny Lamb Curry
    This skinny lamb curry is great when you want to enjoy the full flavours of a lamb curry without the guilty feeling of over-indulging.
    Check out this recipe
    This skinny lamb curry is great when you want to enjoy the full flavours of a lamb curry without the guilty feeling of adding to your waist line. You'll love the taste of the tender lean lamb marinated in it's delicious curry sauce!
    Lamb Chilli Curry
    Tender marinated lamb in a rich chilli sauce. A great healthy curry!
    Check out this recipe
    This healthier lamb chilli curry recipe will have your taste buds simply tingling in delight as they experience first, the tender marinated lamb then second, the rich chilli sauce. For those who like a good bit of heat to their curries. This one is for you!
    Overhead view of a plate of easy lamb mince curry served with basmati rice and garnished with chopped coriander, fork to the side. Saucepan and plate of naan breads above.
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    📋 Easy Lamb Mince Curry Recipe

    This lamb mince curry or ground lamb curry recipe also known as lamb keema is a delicious and easy 30-minute meal. Perfect for when you're short of time!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 375kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 large onions diced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
    • 2 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 500 g Reduced Fat Lamb mince less than 20% fat
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
    • 120 g frozen peas
    • Freshly Chopped Coriander optional garnish
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Gently heat the oil in large pan and sauté the onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then stir in the ginger and garlic paste cooking for a further minute.
    • Add the spices and tomato puree and cook for another minute.
    • Add the lamb mince in batches and cook, breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon for about 6-7 minutes until cooked through. Season to taste.
    • Stir in the frozen peas and cook through, about 5 minutes.
    • Serve with plain basmati rice, naan breads or chapati, garnished with the chopped coriander.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Easy Lamb Mince Curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 375 Calories from Fat 234
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 26g40%
    Saturated Fat 12g75%
    Trans Fat 2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 10g
    Cholesterol 91mg30%
    Sodium 110mg5%
    Potassium 207mg6%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 24g48%
    Vitamin A 386IU8%
    Vitamin C 17mg21%
    Calcium 37mg4%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      November 24, 2022 at 4:31 am

      5 stars
      We made similar dish with beef quite often and we enjoy this kind of quick, warming and delicious dish.

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 24, 2022 at 5:37 am

        You could easily substitute the minced / ground lamb here with minced / ground beef Angie! This is a great dish for a quick and warming weeknight meal! Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      November 24, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      this looks so good, and I love lamb. Great seasonings!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 24, 2022 at 12:51 pm

        Me too Mimi! It's one of my favourite meats. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Charlie DeSando

      November 24, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, I have never made lamb curry with ground lamb. Great idea. Will have to give it a shot next time

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 24, 2022 at 5:14 pm

        Thanks Charlie. I think you would love it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      November 27, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious. We don't have lamb in out house often, so it's always very refreshing when we do. And I love curry. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 28, 2022 at 5:40 am

        Hope you give it a go Jeff. The lamb mince really goes well with the spices and flavourings! Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    5. David @ Spiced

      November 28, 2022 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      I don't cook with ground lamb all that often, but this looks delicious! And come to think of it, I believe we have a pack of ground lamb in the freezer. I know how to use it! This looks super flavorful and really easy to make, too!

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 28, 2022 at 3:14 pm

        This is definitely a great recipe to use that ground lamb in your freezer up with. It's so yummy. Thanks for your comment David!

        Reply
    6. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      December 01, 2022 at 1:02 am

      It's no secret I'm not a huge fan of curry, but you recipes always look so delicious that one day I might be converted lol (Actually last winter I tried one of your recipes, and it turned out great.) Another lovely variation that looks appetizing!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 01, 2022 at 5:54 am

        I think I could easily convert you into a curry lover Ben! Especially with you living in a colder climate over there in Canada my curries would soon heat you up. They're one of my favourite go-to comfort foods. So glad you made one of my previous recipes. Which one was it?

        Reply
    7. Sherry M

      December 06, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      we don't eat lamb but i guess you could use beef mince instead. A curry is always good on a wintry night. we are having a scorcher of a week here so i'll have to wait till winter!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 06, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        Yes this works with beef mince instead Sherry. Enjoy your scorching week, we're freezing here at the moment. Ha ha!

        Reply

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