Kheema Matar

Name: Kheema Matar (Ground lamb and green peas cooked with spices)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon garam masala (spice mix); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ cup (75 grams) green peas; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic paste; 2 medium red onions, chopped; 1 pound (500 grams) ground lamb; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 green chiles, stemmed and minced; ¾ teaspoon red chile powder; 1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 medium tomatoes, puréed; 1½ teaspoons table salt

Ground lamb and green peas cooked with spices

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

I like to serve this with warm bread–a flatbread like roti or naan–and a side of onions doused in lemon and salt. A perfect meal for a lazy Sunday.

Ingredients

½ cup (75 grams) green peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Asia
India
Main course
Spicy
Gluten-free

Method

Place a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 cups (400 ml) water and bring to a boil. Add the peas and blanch them for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander. Refresh the peas