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Karbala qeema

Qeema combines finely divided meat, chickpeas, tomato and seasoning, commonly served with rice and associated with southern commemorative meals.

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Ingredients, preparation and texture

Qeema combines finely divided meat, chickpeas, tomato and seasoning, commonly served with rice and associated with southern commemorative meals. Similarly named dishes elsewhere may differ; this Iraqi version is not simply a South Asian keema description.

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Eating contexts and regional differences

Ingredients and texture sit alongside collective preparation, sharing and remembrance. Event food differs from ordinary commercial menus; a cultural association does not guarantee year-round supply.

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Wikipedia contributors · Iraqi cuisine

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Cited background only; see dated evidence capture. Current statistics are separate fact records.
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2026-10-13
Last content verification
2026-10-13T00:41:16.934175+00:00
Content revision
1367048835 2026-07-31T17:00:43Z
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Author history