KEEMA MATAR - INDIAN MINCED CHICKEN AND PEAS

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Keema Matar is a traditional Indian dish. It is usually made with lamb, but this recipe is adapted for chicken. From "1000 Great Indian Recipes" by Roli. Heat is "medium", adjust the red pepper as desired.

Provided by Da Huz

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground chicken
1 lb green peas (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix ground chicken with cumin, garlic, ginger, red pepper, and tomato paste.
  • Heat the oil on high heat in a large skillet and cook the onion until it begins to brown.
  • Add the chicken and cook until done.
  • Add the peas and cook until they are heated through and softened.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with chopped cilantro and hard-boiled eggs.

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