MATAR KEEMA (GROUND MEAT AND PEAS)

MATAR KEEMA (GROUND MEAT AND PEAS) image

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.