Keema Matar

Ingredients

Ground beef or lamb

1 pound

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 inch, grated

Green chili

1, slit (adjust to taste)

Tomato

1 large, chopped

Frozen peas

1 cup

Oil

2 tablespoons (vegetable or ghee)

Salt

to taste

Turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

Red chili powder

1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)

Coriander powder

1 teaspoon

Cumin powder

1 teaspoon

Garam masala

1 teaspoon

Fresh cilantro

for garnish, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the ground meat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Incorporate the chopped tomato and cook until softened, around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the meat is evenly coated with the spices.
7. Cover the pan and let the mixture cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. After 10 minutes, add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
9. Finally, sprinkle the garam masala over the dish and mix thoroughly.
10. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or warm naan bread.