Margat Qeema

Qeema is mostly popular in Iraq and the adjacent Middle Eastern countries. It is supposed to have originated in ancient Iraq, also known as Mesopotamia ("Iraqi cuisine"). There are several qeema variants available today, including Iraqi and Iranian. Iraqi qeema is recognized for being of the Baghdadi or Najafi styles - named after the people of Najaf, an Iraqi city (Alwan).

Margat Qeema is a well-known meal that is frequently served in both Iraqi and Iranian homes. Although the preparation varies from region to region, one ingredient remains consistent in providing this classic dish with its particular earthy and tangy flavor—the dried lime.

This is a popular Iraqi cuisine that is offered frequently during religious holidays or when a mosque serves food. It is a gravy-based dish made with finely minced meat, lentils, lime zest, and various other spices, and it is served with a side of heated rice. Margat Qeema, with its vivid orange-brown appearance and exquisite texture, can be addictive!