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Keema Matar

Minced beef with green peas in a spiced onion and tomato masala.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g minced beef
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 7 minutes.
  2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the mince and fry on high heat for 8 minutes, breaking up lumps, until it changes color.
  3. Add the tomatoes, salt, chili, coriander and turmeric. Cook for 8 minutes until the oil separates.
  4. Add the water, cover and cook on low for 20 minutes until the mince is tender.
  5. Add the peas and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until the liquid dries up. Add the garam masala and coriander and serve.

Notes

Serve with roti or paratha. Keeps 3 days refrigerated.