India

Keema Matar

Name: Keema Matar
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 500 g Minced lamb; 200 g Peas (fresh or frozen); 2 each Onions & tomatoes; 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp each Cumin, turmeric, garam masala; 1/2 tsp Chilli powder; 1 handful Coriander

Indian minced-meat curry with peas

Keema matar is a spiced curry of minced lamb or mutton with peas, rooted in North Indian and Pakistani home cooking.

The mince is braised with onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices until juicy and intense; the peas add sweetness and colour.

Servings4

Time45 min

LevelMedium

Ingredients

Minced lamb500 g
Peas (fresh or frozen)200 g
Onions & tomatoes2 each
Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
Cumin, turmeric, garam masala1 tsp each
Chilli powder1/2 tsp
Coriander1 handful

★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique

Preparation

Toast cumin, fry the onions golden brown.
Reduce ginger-garlic and tomatoes.
Add the mince and fry until crumbly.
Season with turmeric, chilli and garam masala, braise briefly.
Add the peas, cook through, serve with coriander.

Make it original

Garam masala and cumin for keema matar are in the Asia Boutique.

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