kheema matar

Name: Kheema Matar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) ghee (or sub vegetable or peanut oil); 2 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) ginger-garlic paste; 2 - bay leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) mild curry powder (or to taste, can use medium or hot); 2 - tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon(s) indian chili powder (caution: extremely hot); 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground turmeric; 1 pinch(es) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 pound(s) lean ground beef (or lamb); 2 1/4 cup(s) frozen peas, straight from the freezer

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Updated on Apr 6, 2015

A very popular family meal in Northern India.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee (or sub vegetable or peanut oil)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 - bay leaves
1 teaspoon mild curry powder (or to taste, can use medium or hot)
2 - tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon indian chili powder (caution: extremely hot)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (or lamb)
2 1/4 cups frozen peas, straight from the freezer

How To Make kheema matar

Step 1

Melt the ghee in a flameproof casserole or large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add the cumin seeds and cook, stirring for 30 seconds or until they start to crackle.

Step 2

Stir in the onion, garlic and ginger paste, bay leaves and curry powder - continue to stir-fry until the fat separates. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the coriander, chili powder, turmeric, sugar, salt and pepper and stir around for 30 seconds.
Step 3

Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes or until it is no longer pink, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
Step 4

Add the peas and continue simmering for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peas are thawed and hot. If there is too much liquid left in the casserole, increase the heat and let it bubble for a few minutes until it reduces. Serve with rice, if desired.
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