**Kheema Matar: A Flavorful Beef and Pea Curry**
Kheema Matar is a delicious and easy-to-make Pakistani dish that combines the flavors of ground beef, peas, and a variety of spices. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The beef and peas are simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, creating a flavorful and aromatic curry. The addition of ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices gives the dish a depth of flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. This article provides two variations of the Kheema Matar recipe: a traditional version and a slow-cooker version. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and satisfying meal. So, gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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.
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 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 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
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the beef from sticking.
- Brown the beef in batches to ensure it gets evenly cooked.
- Don't overcrowd the pot with the beef, or it will steam instead of brown.
- Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the onions and ginger.
- Add the spices to the pot along with the onions and ginger to toast them and release their flavor.
- Use a combination of ground coriander and cumin for a classic kheema matar flavor.
- Add a bit of garam masala at the end of cooking for a warm, aromatic finish.
- Serve kheema matar with rice, naan, or roti.
Conclusion:
Kheema matar is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of ground beef, peas, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying curry that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give kheema matar a try.
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