Vegetarian Chicken Keema

Satisfy your craving for bold, comforting flavors with this Vegetarian Chicken Keema, a plant-powered twist on the classic North Indian dish. Made with protein-packed plant-based minced chicken, vibrant green peas, and a rich medley of aromatic spices like garam masala and cumin, this dish delivers all the savory depth of traditional keema—minus the meat! Perfectly cooked in a spiced tomato and onion masala, this hearty vegetarian keema is ready in just 45 minutes and pairs beautifully with fluffy naan, fragrant basmati rice, or soft rotis. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lemon, it's a wholesome, flavorful meal that’s as satisfying as it is healthy. Whether you're a vegetarian, flexitarian, or simply exploring plant-based options, this easy recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Plant-based minced chicken
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 150 grams Green peas
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 pieces Green chili
• 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 1 small Lemon

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and green chilies.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the onions and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped green chilies, followed by the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and oil begins to separate.

Step 5

Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the tomato-onion mixture. Cook the spices for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 6

Fold in the plant-based minced chicken and mix well until fully combined with the masala.

Step 7

Add the green peas and mix again. Lower the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the keema to absorb the flavors.

Step 8

Uncover the pan, sprinkle with garam masala, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the pan from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with naan, rice, or roti for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1210.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1464.0

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6368.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 78.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 456.4mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 3063.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 28.8%