Tasty and Spicy chicken kheema pav is made from minced chicken and indian spices. Two secret ingredients which make this kheema unique is cream and cinnamon powder. This recipe was shared by my friend Vishnupriya and I can’t thank her enough for it.
PrintTasty and Spicy Chicken Kheema Pav
Ingredients
- 1 pound minced chicken
- 2 onions chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2–3 cloves
- 2–3 green cardamom
- 1 black cardamom
- 2–3 black peppercorns
- 1 anise star
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp coriander and cumin powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt as per taste
- Fresh pav to accompany
Instructions
- In a pan heat oil.
- Add bay leaf, cardamom, pepper corn, anise star, black cardamom and cloves.
- Now add chopped onions and ginger garlic paste. Sautee till onion turns translucent.
- Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander cumin powder and garam masala. Sautee till oil separates.
- Now add minced chicken and let it cook for 10 mins.
- Next add cinnamon powder and salt.
- Finally add cream slowly and mix properly.
- Sprinkle some fresh coriander.
- Serve it hot with pav.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kheema pav?
Kheema pav is a popular Mumbai street food of spiced minced meat served with soft bread rolls called pav. It is typically eaten by tearing the bread and scooping up the meat.
Can I use ground turkey instead of chicken?
Yes, ground turkey works well. It has a slightly milder flavor, so you may want to add an extra pinch of spice to compensate. 
What is pav bread and can I substitute it?
Pav are small, soft white dinner rolls. Brioche buns, soft slider rolls, or regular dinner rolls all work as substitutes.
How spicy is chicken kheema?
The heat level depends on how many chilies you use. Start with a small amount, taste as you go, and add more at the end if you want more heat.
Can I make kheema ahead of time?
Yes, it reheats well. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Toast the pav fresh.
Great recipe.i am Indian and this was a great recipe to impress my wife who belongs to Netherlands… Keep it up
Nice and simple recipe i like it
How would you adjust this for 9 people?
Multiply each item by 1.5