Keema Matar Recipe
Keema Matar is a famous Pakistani recipe and one of the easiest ground meat curry to make. In this recipe, I will share how to make this Keema Matar in half an hour with extra juiciness that will satisfy your palates.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Oil
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 3 Tomatoes (chopped in the food machine)
- 0.5 KG Keema (minced meat / ground meat)
- 1 cup Frozen Peas (Matar)
- Garlic and Ginger Paste
- 4 - 5 Green Chilies
- 3 - 4 tsp Yogurt
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili powder
- 1 tsp Salt (As per your taste)
- A pinch of Cumin (Zeera)
- A pinch of Black pepper
- 2 tsp Green coriander
- Ginger imli paste (optional)
- Potatoes (optional)
Instructions
- dd 1 cup of oil to a pan, sauté the chopped onions, and cook on a medium flame. Also, toss the cumin (zeera), green chili, and garlic ginger paste.
- Stir for a minute until the onions turn golden. Now add the keema (Ground beef) to the pan and a splash of water. Leave it for at least 3 minutes, and use the spatula to stir the stew and to avoid lumps.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and potatoes, cover the lid, and keep the flame medium. Here, you have to wait for 5 - 6 minutes. Add a few drops of water again to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the bottom.
- Reduce the heat and toss in ground spices, garam masala, peas, yogurt, and ginger-tamarind paste. Give the stew a good stir, cover with a lid, and let the spices and flavors meld for 3 minutes. If the keema seems too dry, add half a cup of water.
- Add the green coriander and chopped green chili to the curry and wait 2 more minutes. Now, keep turning the flame from lower to medium.
- Taste the keema and adjust the salt according to your taste. Now, your recipe is ready to serve. Garnish it with lemons, chopped ginger, coriander, and green chilis.
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Notes
Note 1: Cook time might vary depending on the type of meat. So always taste the meat in step 5 to ensure the Keema is fully decomposed, soft, and juicy.
Note 2: In step 4, add some water to prevent any sticking at the pan's bottom. This ensures a smooth cooking process and allows the spices to infuse the stew, enhancing its flavor.
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