Updated October 2026
If you’re looking for a quick, easy Slimming World-friendly curry, this keema is a great one to have in your back pocket.
It’s made with very lean beef mince, chickpeas, tomatoes and vegetables, and takes around 20 minutes to cook. It’s the sort of dinner that works well when you want something filling without spending ages in the kitchen.
This recipe was originally shared by a friend of mine, along with her own photos and little tips from making it at home, so I’ve kept those personal touches in the post.
Quick answer: this is a simple beef keema curry with chickpeas and vegetables that can be served with rice and fat-free yoghurt. If you are following Slimming World, check the current app or member guidance for the ingredients you use, as plans and Syn values can change.
Why This Easy Keema Curry Works
This is one of those recipes that is simple enough for a busy weeknight but still feels like proper comfort food.
It uses everyday ingredients such as lean beef mince, chickpeas, chopped tomatoes and frozen vegetables, so there is nothing particularly fiddly involved.
You can also easily adjust the heat. Keep it mild with tikka curry powder or add a little chilli powder if you prefer more of a kick.
And yes, coriander is completely optional. The original cook described it as “the Devil’s weed”, so nobody is judging if you leave it off.
Slimming World Keema Curry
Equipment
- 1 Large non-stick frying pan
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Saucepan for rice
Ingredients
- Low-fat cooking spray
- 500 g very lean minced beef
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 beef stock cube
- 2 tbsp tikka curry powder
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tin chickpeas drained
- 1/2 tin hot water
- 2 handfuls frozen peas or petit pois
- 2 handfuls sweetcorn
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh coriander optional
- fat-free natural yoghurt to serve
- cooked rice to serve
Instructions
- Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low-fat cooking spray. Add the onion, garlic and minced beef and cook until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the tikka curry powder and cook for 2 minutes. Add chilli powder too if you prefer a spicier curry.
- Add the chickpeas and chopped tomatoes.
- Half-fill the empty tomato tin with hot water, dissolve the beef stock cube in it and pour into the pan.
- Simmer for around 15 minutes. This is a good time to cook your rice.
- Add the peas and sweetcorn near the end of cooking. The sauce should reduce until it is thicker rather than runny. Add a splash of boiling water if you prefer more sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with cooked rice, a spoonful of fat-free natural yoghurt and coriander if you like it.
Notes
What to Serve With Keema Curry
We usually serve this keema curry with simple boiled rice and a spoonful of fat-free natural yoghurt.
You could also serve it with extra vegetables or a side salad if you want something lighter.
If you enjoy easy lower-carb recipes too, my keto cauliflower cheese recipe and keto halloumi fries are both easy options to try next.
Can You Make Keema Curry Ahead?
Yes. Like most curries, the flavour can be even better the next day.
Cool any leftovers promptly, store them in the fridge and reheat thoroughly before serving.
If you batch-cook, portion the curry before freezing so you only need to defrost what you are going to use.
A Quick Note About Slimming World
This recipe was originally shared as a Slimming World-friendly keema curry, but Slimming World plans, Syn values and product guidance can change over time.
If you are currently following the programme, check the latest app or member guidance for the ingredients you use.
Then finish with:
This has always been one of those recipes that looks and tastes like far more effort went into it than actually did.
If you make it, let me know what you think — and whether you are Team Coriander or firmly on the “Devil’s weed” side.
Hey Sim
This is a very tempting recipe for sure.
I love a good curry and a good friend of mine always whips them up from scratch, but I usually start from paste. Especially Thai curries, which I love cooking.
Maybe I will be finally tempted to do one of my own
Great stuff
Ash
It does look great! I’m itching to buy the ingredients and make several servings of this recipe.
Oh that looks fab. I might have to give this a try myself 🙂
Oh can you tweek this for a veggie version I wonder…will give it a go.
The road to a slimmer life is definitely better with delicious food.
Never a truer word said!! 🙂 x
It looks very delicious. I am looking for new recipes and I would love to try. Thanks for this one.
Hope you do try it, it’s definitely on my list!!
Mmmm this looks delicious x x
It does, I expect the images do not do it justice!!!
I’m always looking for new curry recipes, thanks for this one! x
Not a problem – the lovely Emma is a great cook so I have every faith it is super yummy!x
Yum, that looks delicious, can’t beat a chick pea curry.
I’ve only recently got into enjoy chick pea’s so will definitely be giving it a go! 🙂
Ooooh, that looks delicious!
It does, definitely worth a try!
That looks amazing, I need many of these recipes to help me lose weight and the amount you have lost well *stands up and gives a round of applause* well done x
Thanks lovely – very unconventional way to lose weight and I certainly would not recommend it. The curry though, does look bloody lovely!! 🙂 x
That looks great, I love a good curry – and we all think coriander is the devil’s weed too! Apparently it’s got a genetic route, so it’s likely your children might not be able to stand it either 🙂
Something lighter and delicious too? I am definitely making this! 🙂
Yey!! It looks absolutely delicious – Emma is a fantastic cook, glad she shared this with me. Let me know how you get on!! 🙂 x