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Keema curry (keema matar)

Keema curry is an easy ground meat and pea curry that's quick, easy and tasty. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 -4
Calories: 510 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cardamon pods
  • 1 onion (med-large, 1 ½ cups small dice)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 lb ground beef 450g beef mince (can also use other ground meats eg turkey, lamb)
  • 1 tomato finely diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas 140g
  • ¼ cup water 60ml

Instructions

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  1. Warm the oil in a medium skillet/frying pan over a medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick and cardamon and let them sizzle a couple minutes. Add the onions and cook for around 5 minutes until softened but not browning. 
  2. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cook a minute, then add the dried spices (coriander, turmeric, chili, cinnamon and cloves). Stir through to mix. 
  3. Next, add the ground beef (or other ground meat) and brown all over, breaking up and stirring as you go. Add the tomato and stir through. Season with a little salt and pepper to taste. Cook around 5 minutes or so until the tomato appears cooked then add the peas and water. Cook a minute or two more then serve. Often traditionally served with Indian breads such as paratha, also works well with rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 510kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Potassium 622mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 13.5mg (15%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510

% Daily Value*

Calories 510kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Potassium 622mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 15%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.