Keema Matar

Keema Matar

Aromatic spiced ground meat cooked with tender peas in a rich tomato-based curry.

⏱ 35 minServes 4Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 500 grams ground lamb or beef
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • to taste salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds, letting them crackle for 30 seconds.
  2. 2Add diced onions and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add ground meat and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned completely, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. 5Add chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  6. 6Add peas and water, mix well, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until peas are tender and the curry reaches desired consistency.
  7. 7Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with rice or bread.

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