MATARKHEEMA(PeasandMeat)
40 MIN
MEDIUM PREP
4 SERVES
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1 tbsp white vinegar
- •Salt
- •3-4 tbsp oil
- •2 whole cloves
- •2 whole black peppercorns
- •3-4 whole cardamom pods
- •2 small cinnamon sticks
- •1 tsp cumin seeds
- •Optional: 2 curry leaves
- •1 diced medium onion
- •1/2 can chopped tomatoes
- •1.5 tsp tomato sauce
- •1/2 tsp crushed garlic
- •1 tsp crushed ginger
- •2 tbsp yogurt
- •1/4 tsp turmeric
- •1/2 tsp cumin powder
- •2 cups peas (frozen is okay)
- •2 medium potatoes (1” cubes)
- •1/2 tsp garam masala
- •2 tbsp lemon juice
Prep Hacks
- ★Cook beef and onions in advance.
Instructions
- 1
1. Cook ground beef with salt and white vinegar until no longer pink. Break up clumps as it cooks.
- 2
2. Remove beef from the pot and set aside. Heat oil in the same pot and add whole spices (cloves, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cumin seeds). Heat for 2 minutes until aromatic.
- 3
3. Add diced onions to the pot and sauté until golden brown.
- 4
4. Stir in potatoes, peas, and 1 cup of water. Simmer until potatoes and peas are tender.
- 5
5. Add garam masala, lemon juice, and optionally heavy cream. Simmer for another minute.
- 6
6. Serve hot with rice or bread.
Noor's Tips for Junior Chefs!
♥ Dont forget ‘Mise en place’! Mix the ingredients for each step together beforehand.
♥Did you know: Keema Matar is a dish made popular during Mugal India times! It is a royal treat!
♥Don’t forget to wear your crown when eating it! Over the years, it has had many regional variaties in Pakistan, Gujarat, Bangladesh, and this East African influenced variety (where the order of words in the name are swapped too!).
♥ Dada’s joke: What did the pea say to the other pea? Don’t mutter. :)