Kheema Mattar (Ground Lamb and Peas)

Name: Kheema Mattar (Ground Lamb and Peas)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion; 3 garlic cloves; in. piece fresh ginger; 2 green chilies; 1.5 lb ground lamb; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 cup water; 1.5 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A South Asian dish of lamb, peas and green chilies, seasoned with ginger and cumin and simmered on the stove. Serve with warm naan and plain yogurt.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 45 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat the oil and fry the onion for about five minutes over medium heat, until browned. Add the garlic, ginger and chillies and fry for two more minutes.
2
Add the lamb and stir-fry over high heat for about five minutes, then stir in remaining seasoning and water. Cover the pan and simmer for about 25 minutes.
25 min
3
Add the peas and lemon juice, then cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. (Suggestion: Serve with warm naan and plain yogurt.).
10 min