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Dairy-Free Keema Matar (Ground Meat and Peas)

A classic Pakistani dish made with ground meat and peas in a spiced tomato-based sauce, prepared without dairy.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-free
350 cal|30g protein|20g carbs|18g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground Meat (Beef or Lamb)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the 2 tbsp of cooking oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C).
  2. 2Add the 1 medium onion, chopped into small pieces, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until it is golden brown and smells sweet.
  3. 3Add the 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the about 450 g of ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes, or until it is no longer pink and has browned.
  5. 5Add the 2 medium tomatoes, chopped into small pieces, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened and started to break down.
  6. 6Stir in the 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp of red chili powder, and 1 tsp of coriander powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
  7. 7Add the 1 cup of frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through.
  8. 8Sprinkle the 1/4 tsp of garam masala over the mixture and stir to combine. Serve hot.

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