Lamb Keema with Peas
Keema is a traditional Indian dish made of spiced ground meat, onion, and usually peas or potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (chopped)
- 2 tsp butter or ghee
- 1 lb lean ground lamb (from loin or shoulder)
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 chili pepper (minced (or more to taste))
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and fresh pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, heat ghee or butter and onions on medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add ground meat to pan and brown.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, cayenne, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala and cinnamon. Stir well.
- Add chopped chili pepper, cilantro, bay leaf, tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and simmer covered another 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 240kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 15.6g, Fat: 14.5g, Sodium: 190.1mg, Fiber: 3.1g, Sugar: 2.7g
- WW Points: 13