Keema Mattar

Directions

  1. 1Place 1 kilo of keema (mutton or beef) straight into the pan.
  2. 2Add 2 diced medium onions, 1 good tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste, a splash of passata, and about 200ml of water to the pan.
  3. 3Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. 4Cover the pan with a lid and let it bubble away on medium to high heat for 20 minutes, ensuring it doesn't boil dry by adding more water if needed.
  5. 5Once the keema is cooked and the onions have almost disappeared, add a bit of oil or butter.
  6. 6Add all your spices: 1 1/2 tsp Garam Masala, 1 tsp Salt, 2 tsp Coriander, 2 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Mix, 1 tsp ground Fennel, and some chopped green chilies if desired for extra spice.
  7. 7Stir the spices thoroughly into the keema.
  8. 8Add potatoes to the pan.
  9. 9Add another splash of water.
  10. 10Cover with the lid and cook for another 10 minutes on a low and slow heat to allow the potatoes to nearly cook and the spices to meld.
  11. 11Check the potatoes; they should be cooked but still firm.
  12. 12Stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons of yogurt for tang and richness.
  13. 13Add 200g of frozen peas directly from the freezer.
  14. 14Turn up the heat and stir properly to prevent sticking, adding more water if needed to maintain a loose consistency.
  15. 15Optionally, throw in a chopped tomato right at the end and let it soften.
  16. 16Finally, add a generous amount of fresh coriander.
  17. 17Serve the Keema Mattar.

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo Keema (mutton or beef)
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
  • Passata
  • 200 ml water
  • Oil or butter
  • 1.5 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Coriander
  • 2.5 tsp Red Chilli Mix
  • 1 tsp ground Fennel
  • chopped green chilies
  • Potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • 200 grams frozen peas
  • chopped tomato
  • fresh coriander

Equipment

pancolanderwooden spoonlidbowl

Tips

  • Instead of adding spices into the keema, fry an extra onion with some ginger and garlic in a separate pan, mix in all spices there, cook until the oil separates, then stir that into the keema. This adds a layer of richness.