Keema Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf)
Servings: 4
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.