Best 2 Keema Matar Indian Minced Chicken And Peas Recipes

Keema Matar is a classic Indian dish made with minced chicken and peas in a flavorful and aromatic sauce. It is a popular dish for everyday meals, special occasions, and celebrations. The dish is easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. It is a great source of protein and is a delicious and satisfying meal.

In this article, you will find two variations of Keema Matar: a traditional version and a modern version. The traditional version is made with a simple blend of spices and herbs, while the modern version adds a bit of heat with the addition of green chilies. Both versions are delicious and can be enjoyed with a variety of sides, such as rice, roti, or naan.

Let's cook with our recipes!

KHEEMA: INDIAN GROUND BEEF WITH PEAS

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Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 1-inch thumb fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon store-bought or Homemade Garam Masala, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional
1 pound ground beef
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shucked fresh English peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few extra leaves for garnish
4 chapatis or pitas, warmed
3 large cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at Indian stores, it's about 3 tablespoons of cinnamon bark bits)
3 tablespoons whole cloves
1/4 cup green cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 2 tablespoons of seeds)
4 large black cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 1 tablespoon of seeds), optional

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 MATAR - INDIAN MINCED CHICKEN AND PEAS

Keema Matar - Indian Minced Chicken and Peas image

Keema Matar is a traditional Indian dish. It is usually made with lamb, but this recipe is adapted for chicken. From "1000 Great Indian Recipes" by Roli. Heat is "medium", adjust the red pepper as desired.

Provided by Da Huz

Categories Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs ground chicken
1 lb green peas (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Mix ground chicken with cumin, garlic, ginger, red pepper, and tomato paste.
Heat the oil on high heat in a large skillet and cook the onion until it begins to brown.
Add the chicken and cook until done.
Add the peas and cook until they are heated through and softened.
Add salt to taste.
Serve with rice and garnish with chopped cilantro and hard-boiled eggs.

Tips:

To make the keema matar even more flavorful, use a combination of ground chicken and ground lamb.
If you don't have garam masala on hand, you can make your own by combining equal parts ground cumin, coriander, black pepper, and cardamom.
For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute paneer (Indian cheese) for the chicken.
Serve keema matar with rice, roti, or naan.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint leaves.

Conclusion:

Keema matar is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a good source of protein and iron. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give keema matar a try. You won't be disappointed!