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December 9, 2020

Keema Matar Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf)

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This recipe for Keema Matar Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf) was sponsored by Veal Farmers of Ontario. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use and love myself.

Winter has always been one of my most favourite times of the year. The fresh snowfall, a burning fireplace, sipping on warm hot chocolate and reading a book all cosied up under a warm blanket – what’s not to love! And then the food. All the glorious, delicious comfort foods. And if it just so happens to be a one-pot meal like this Keema Matar Pulao, then what could be better?

Recipe for Keema Matar Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf) taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

I love making a one-pot meal that combines my protein, grains and veggies on busy weeknights. These kind of recipes are often quick to put together and use up anything you have lying in your fridge or pantry. Pulaos are rice-based dishes wherein, any kinds of meat, beans or veggies are usually added. This simple recipe for Keema Matar Pulao uses ground veal and frozen green peas, but really, pretty much any other vegetables could be added in as well.


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This Keema Matar Pulao recipe is what I often fall back on when I need a quick, nutritious and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve it with some Raita or a Salad on the side.

Recipe for Keema-Matar Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf) taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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Keema Matar Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf)

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4-5 green cardamom pods
  • 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 lb ground veal
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas thawed
  • 2 cups Basmati rice washed and drained thoroughly
  • 3 and 1/2 cups water
  • a handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wide non-stick pan and add in cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Once they start to sizzle, add in onions and fry till lightly browned.
  • Add in the spices, salt and tomato paste, and fry for a few seconds to mix well.
  • Mix in the ground meat and cook for 5-6 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally so that the meat blends well with the spices.
  • Slowly add in the peas, rice and water, give it a quick stir, and cook covered on medium-low heat till all the water evaporates.
  • Once the rice has cooked, gently fluff it out with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve warm.

If you enjoyed this recipe, you will surely love my Instant Pot Chicken Pulao and Keema Alu Matar recipe as well.

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  1. Britt says

    December 11, 2020 at

    5 stars
    Aren’t one-pot meals truly the best? This dish sounds like it has so much flavour, I’m going to have to give it a try!

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