How To Make Keema Matar

 How To Make Keema Matar

Keema Matar is a delicious and aromatic Indian dish made with minced meat (usually lamb or beef) and green peas (matar). Here's a simple recipe to make it:

### Ingredients:

- 500g minced meat (lamb, beef, or chicken)

- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece ginger, minced

- 2 green chilies, slit (adjust according to your spice preference)

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

- Salt to taste

- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

### Instructions:

1. **Cooking:**

   - Heat oil or ghee in a pan or skillet over medium heat.

   - Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

   - Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

   - Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

   - Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.

   - Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes until the spices are fragrant.

   - Add minced meat (keema) to the pan and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.

   - Add green peas to the pan and mix well with the cooked meat mixture.

2. **Simmering:**

   - Add a splash of water if the mixture looks dry, then cover the pan and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are cooked and the flavors are well combined.

   - Adjust the consistency of the dish by adding more water if needed.

3. **Serve:**

   - Once the keema and peas are cooked through and the flavors have melded together, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.

   - Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or roti.

Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Keema Matar!

You can adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving, making it a convenient option for busy days.