Keema Matar has been traditionally made using Mutton in our family.I use ground Chicken many times since the Hubs does not eat red meat!Its also a healthier option for those trying to cut back on red meat.This is a very easy recipe and goes well with Rice, Rotis or Naan.Since we’re using ground meat, the cooking process is fairly quick.The peas in this dish gives it a vibrant color and fresh taste.
My kids absolutely love this dish and its a weekly staple in our family.The house smells of all the fragrant spices used here and the end result is a flavorful, rich and delicious meal that your family will enjoy!Keema Matar(Indian Style Ground Chicken and Peas Curry)
Ingredients
- Chicken mutton or lamb mince-500 gms
- 2 Onions-Ground to a paste
- Frozen Peas-2 cups
- Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
- 2 Tomatoes-Chopped or Pureed
- Turmeric-1 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder-1 tsp
- Ground Coriander- 1 tbsp
- Ground Cumin-1 tbsp
- Garam Masala-2 tsp
- Oil- 3 tbsp
- Bay Leaves-2
- Water-1 1/2 cups
- Salt-to taste
Instructions
- Grind the onions to make a paste.
- Keep aside.In a deep pan heat oil and add the bay leaves.
- Add the onion paste and fry for a few minutes until the paste changes to yellowish color and the raw smell of onions has gone.
- Add the ginger garlic paste.Fry for a few minutes and add the tomatoes, and all the dry spices except garam masala.
- Add salt and fry until oil separates.
- Add the chicken mince and continue to cook for few more mins until you see it changing color.
- Add the peas followed by water, let it boil on high heat.Reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes until all the meat has cooked.Check the seasonings,
- Add the garam masala.Mix well and serve hot with steamed rice, rotis or naans.
It seems so yummy
This was a great recipe! I only had 350g of ground beef and I didn’t want to reduce the amount of spices, so I added a large mushroom and a medium carrot. Since you didn’t specify, I only put 150g of peas; I might double the amount next time. Thanks! 🙂
Thankyou so much! Glad you liked it and thanks for pointing out the peas part.I’ve added it now 🙂