Aloo Keema Matar (Ground Meat with Potatoes and Peas)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4-5 green cardamom pods
- 2 medium-sized onions finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 large-sized potato chopped into bite-sized pieces
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
- a handful fresh coriander leaves chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add in the cumin seeds, cinnamon and cardamom. As soon as they begin to sizzle, add in chopped onions, and fry for 3-5 minutes on medium-high heat till it starts to brown a bit and turn soft. Add in ginger and garlic pastes and sauté for another minute or two till fragrant.
- Add in spices and tomato paste, and fry for a couple of minutes to blend well.
- Mix in tomatoes, and cook covered for a few minutes till well incorporated. Add in the ground chicken and potatoes, and mix well. Cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and mix in frozen peas. Cook covered again for another 5-6 minutes till the potatoes are fork tender.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve piping hot with a side of warm rotis and a salad.