Keema Matar, a classic dish from the Indian subcontinent, is a flavorful and aromatic combination of ground meat and peas. This versatile dish can be prepared with a variety of meats, including lamb, beef, or chicken, and is often served with rice, roti, or naan. The key to a great Keema Matar lies in the balance of spices and the tenderness of the meat. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, Keema Matar is a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions. In this article, we'll explore two delicious variations of Keema Matar: a traditional Keema Matar recipe using lamb and a unique Keema Matar recipe made with chicken. Both recipes are packed with flavor and sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KHEEMA: INDIAN GROUND BEEF WITH PEAS
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for another minute. Stir in the coriander, paprika, Garam Masala, cumin and cayenne, if using and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the beef, breaking up lumps with a spoon, and saute until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of water and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in the fresh English peas. Stir well and simmer, partially covered, about 10 minutes or if using frozen peas, add them now, and cook another 5 minutes, partially covered.
- Stir in the vinegar and chopped cilantro. Garnish with torn cilantro leaves and serve with warm chapatis or pita bread.
- Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.
KEEMA (INDIAN SPICED GROUND VEAL AND BEEF WITH PEAS)
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet set over moderately high heat, warm the oil until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add the veal, beef, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, until no longer pink. Add the garlic, tomatoes, gingerroot, Garam Masala, and chilies, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the peas and continue to cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes more, or until flavors blend. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro and correct seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Either transfer to a bowl and serve with warm rotis or tortillas or spoon Keema down center of bread and roll up like a burrito.
KHEEMA MATAR (BEEF AND PEA CURRY)
An easy and delicious curry dish with aromatic spices to warm you up from the inside out. Serve warm with rice or a side of naan bread.
Provided by This One Woman
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds; stir until fragrant and starting to crackle, about 1 minute. Stir in onion, jalapeno pepper, curry, garlic, ginger, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Pour tomatoes into the skillet; stir to combine, about 2 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt; stir thoroughly. Add beef; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Add frozen peas, cover, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. For a thicker consistency, increase heat to medium and simmer curry, uncovered, until sauce reduces, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 643.7 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
KEEMA ALOO (GROUND BEEF AND POTATOES)
If you want to try something a little different, I guarantee you will love this meal. It is by far my favorite Indian recipe. Inspired by my mom, who still makes this for me to this day.
Provided by The Meatetarian
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until soft and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. If browned bits of onion are stuck to the bottom of the pan, stir water into onion and stir to loosen the browned bits.
- Mix ground beef, garlic, ginger, serrano chile, and cilantro into pan; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir coriander, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and turmeric into the beef; cook and stir until flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and potatoes, cover pot, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mix green peas into dish and cook until sauce has slightly thickened and flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle garam masala over the dish, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 687.1 mg, Sugar 5 g
KEEMA WITH PEAS
Put a new spin on mince with this spicy Indian dish. Serve with poppadums, chutney and cooling yogurt
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop the onion, garlic, ginger and chillies together in a food processor. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the mixture until it becomes very fragrant. Add the mince and fry until it begins to brown, stirring to break up any lumps.
- Add the spices and fry for 1 min. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, cook for 1 min, then stir in the yogurt, some salt and a good grind of black pepper. Add a splash of water if you need to, then cook the mixture for 30 mins. Add the frozen peas and cook for 5 mins, then stir in the coriander. Serve with Indian breads or poppadums, chutney and some more yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.33 milligram of sodium
KEEMA MATAR (GROUND MEAT AND PEAS)
Lamb is more traditional, but you can substitute beef if you like. Adapted from Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown meat in a large skillet, using a spoon to break up clumps.
- When pan becomes moist, add garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
- Cook, stirring, until meat is cooked, continuing to break it up into crumbles.
- Add peas and cook, stirring, just until peas are thawed and heated through.
- Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
KEEMA (SPICED GROUND MEAT)
Though elite, upper-caste Hindus tend to be vegetarian, most Indians eat meat, and many millions of Muslim Indians eat beef. This saucy keema, which can be made with chicken, lamb, beef or a combination of meat, is simple, comforting home cooking - the meat stretched out and made luxurious in a reduction of spiced tomato. It can be dinner with a couple of soft, shiny bread rolls, or a chapati and a dollop of yogurt. A friend of mine even mixes it with spaghetti and a moderate squirt of ketchup. (Don't judge!) The secret to this version is to take your time: Caramelize the onions properly for a strong foundation, and once you've added the beef, simmer it patiently until the sauce is dark and silky, and the fat has split away, risen to the top, and pooled in every nook.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories meat, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger and green chile to a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. Add the tomatoes, caramelized onions and any oil from the skillet, and process again until finely chopped. Return the mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the ground beef. Sprinkle with the chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally to break up any clumps of meat, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the fat has floated up to the surface, about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the salt, then stir in half the fresh herbs. Sprinkle with garam masala and remaining herbs and serve.
Tips:
- For keema, use ground lamb or beef. If using beef, choose a cut with a higher fat content, such as chuck roast or ground chuck, for a richer flavor. For a leaner dish, use ground turkey or chicken.
- For matar, use fresh or frozen peas. If using frozen peas, thaw them before cooking.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the keema matar. Common spices include cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. You can also add red chili powder for a spicy kick.
- To make the keema matar more flavorful, marinate the ground meat in the spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the keema matar over medium heat. This will help prevent the meat from drying out.
- Serve the keema matar with rice, roti, or naan. You can also garnish it with cilantro, mint, or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Keema matar is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground meat. With its combination of flavorful spices, tender meat, and fresh peas, keema matar is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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