KEEMA MATAR (GROUND BEEF WITH PEAS)

KEEMA MATAR (GROUND BEEF WITH PEAS)

Keema Matar(ground beef with peas) is an Indian/Pakistani semi-dry curry, in which minced or ground meat (Keema), is cooked with green peas.Peas is an excellent vegetable to eat and when it is added  with meat it becomes more delicious.you can make this recipe in your regular as well as special meals.Must try and add a new flavor to your simple keema matar. 

PREPARATION TIME: 15 mins        COOKING TIME: 20-25 mins            SERVING: 4

 INGREDIENTS

Beef mince (qeema) 500 gm 
Peas (matar) fresh or frozen 1 cup
Onion sliced 2
Tomatoes chopped 3
Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
Cooking oil 1/4 cup
Green chilies 2 (for garnish)
Green coriander 2 tbsp (for garnish)
Red chili powder 1 tsp 
Salt to taste
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp 
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp 
Whole spices powder (garam masala powder) 1/2 tsp
Cloves 4
Black pepper corns 1/2 tsp
Water as required

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METHOD

• Start by peeling slicing 2 medium sized onions.
• Warm the oil in a medium skillet/frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook for around 5 minutes until softened but not browning. 
• Stir in the garlic and ginger, cook a minute, then add the tomatoes,mix,cover and cook until tomatoes are soft.
• Next, Add beef mince and mix well then add coriander powder,salt,turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, clove, and black pepper corn.
• Mix the spices and allow to fry for a 8 - 10 minutes over a medium flame. This will help the spices to release their taste/aroma.
• After this time is up, add required mount of water cover the lid and allow it to cook.
• When the beef is done, remove the lid, turn on the heat to medium-high and add frozen or fresh peas. Saute for 5 minutes , till the extra liquid evaporates and peas cook through. Turn off the heat.
• Add whole spices powder,coriander, and green chilies.and you’re done!