KEEMA WITH PEAS AND RICE

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Many versions of this minced meat recipe show up all-across India. Similar in style to chili, keema uses ground lamb (traditionally mutton) or beef that's slow simmered in fragrant spices and vegetables. We used garam masala and turmeric, but cardamom, cumin, coriander and cinnamon are also common additions.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds lean ground lamb or beef
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
3 plum tomatoes, diced
3 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, plus more for topping
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 cups cooked basmati rice, for serving
Fresh cilantro, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl. Discard the fat.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garam masala and turmeric and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are softened, about 1 minute; season with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Return the meat to the skillet; stir in the yogurt and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the mixture is thick (similar to chili), about 12 minutes.
Stir in the peas and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide the rice among bowls and top with the meat mixture. Top with yogurt and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 8 grams