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