Keema Matar Recipe | Keema Hara Masala
Keema Matar | Keema Mutter is a delicious minced meat and green peas Indian/Pakistani curry. Learn how to make this delicious dish with a twist, using a fresh green spice paste to flavor it up!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 1 pound of minced meat, beef, mutton, lamb or chicken
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- salt, to taste
- Pinch of sugar
For the green masala
- A bunch of coriander leaves with tender stalks
- 2-3 green chillies, adjust as per desired heat
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger
- 4 cloves
- 8 peppercorns
- 1 inch of cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- A small ball of tamarind/lime juice
Instructions
- Make the green masala paste: Grind all the ingredients mentioned under the green masala, with about 1/4 cup water to a smooth paste.
- Heat oil on medium-low heat in a skillet, saute the chopped onions until translucent.
- Add the green masala paste, and continue sauteing on medium heat, until most of the moisture is lost, the masala will change color.
- Now add the minced meat, mix it well with the masala, cook until the meat changes color.
- Now add about 1/2 cup water, frozen peas, salt and a pinch of sugar. Let it simmer for the next 10 minutes until the fat separates. Check for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Serve it hot with rice/pav/chapati along with some lime wedges and sliced onions.