Ranbir loves his food. He particularly enjoys Italian, Chinese and Ghar ka Khana. He prefers food made by his grandma Krishna Kapoor to his mom’s, particularly the biryanis and paayas.

He is a strict non-vegetarian; however, he is forced to include vegetables in his diet. His favorite sabzi is bhindi and he hates tendli. He can also cook up a meal of Ranbir Kapoorscrambled eggs and keema.

His favorite desserts are Creme Brulee, Mishti Doi and Gulab Jamun. His comfort food is chicken curry, daal and roti.

His favorite restaurants are Gajalee and Ling’s Pavilion. His favourite spice is cardamom.

However, his favorite beverage is water.

Ingredients: for Keema

•1/2 kg ground beef/ minced beef (you can use any ground meat you prefer for this recipe)

•3 tbsps vegetable/canola/sunflower cooking oil

•1 tsp cumin seeds

•2 medium-sized onions chopped fine

•1 tbsp garlic paste

•1 tbsp ginger paste

•2 tbsps coriander powder

•1 tbsp cumin powder

•1 tbsp garam masala (see link below for recipe to make your own)

•Salt to taste

•2 medium-sized tomatoes chopped fine

•Juice of 1/2 a lime

•Chopped coriander leaves to garnish

KeemaPreparation:

Heat the cooking oil in a wok or deep pan, on medium heat.

•Add the cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute. Add the onions now. Fry till they turn a pale golden colour.

•Add the ginger and garlic pastes and fry for 1 minute.

•Add the minced meat and all the powdered spices - coriander, cumin, garam masala and salt to taste.

•Continue to brown the minced meat, stirring often to prevent burning. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

•Add the tomatoes, stir and cook till they are soft.

•Turn the fire off, add the lime juice and stir.

•Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with hot chapatis or parathas.

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