Best Matar Keema Ground Meat And Peas Recipes

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KEEMA MATAR (GROUND MEAT AND PEAS)



Keema Matar (Ground Meat and Peas) image

Lamb is more traditional, but you can substitute beef if you like. Adapted from Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb (beef may be substituted)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

Steps:

  • Brown meat in a large skillet, using a spoon to break up clumps.
  • When pan becomes moist, add garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
  • Cook, stirring, until meat is cooked, continuing to break it up into crumbles.
  • Add peas and cook, stirring, just until peas are thawed and heated through.
  • Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

MATAR KEEMA (GROUND MEAT AND PEAS)



MATAR KEEMA (GROUND MEAT AND PEAS) image

Categories     Chicken     Lamb

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons oil
1 cup onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons ginger, minced
2 bay leaves
6 cloves
cinnamon stick 2-3 inches long, broken into pieces
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons yogurt and 2 tablespoons water, mixed well
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
1 pound minced meat
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
black pepper
onions for garnish*

Steps:

  • In a heavy frying pan, heat the oil, and add onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook until golden. Next, add the spices and stir-fry an additional 1-2 minutes. Slowly add yogurt, cook 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and fry until the tomatoes have formed into a paste. Raise heat and add meat; fry, making sure that it does not form into lumps. Add water; let meat simmer 45 minutes, covered. Occasionally stir mixture. Add peas and cook 3-4 minutes. To serve, garnish with onions. *Sliver 1 onion and soak in 2 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt for 1-2 hours. Drain well and combine with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and sprinkle with black pepper.

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