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Keema Matar Masala

Name: Keema Matar Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: minced pork and beef mix; oil; cumin seeds; Cloves; cinnamon stick; Green Cardamom Powder; crushed peppercorns; Black cardamom; Whole dry red chillies; chopped onion; Ginger Garlic Paste; ground turmeric; Red Chilli Powder; ground coriander seed; kashmiri chilli; cumin powder; Salt; sliced tomato; garam masala; kasuri methi; green peas; green chili; water; Chopped Coriander

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10 Steps Total

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00:00:33

Heat 4 tbsp oil in a kadhai or pan, then add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 5 cloves, 2 cinnamon pieces, 5 cardamom pods, 10 peppercorns, 2 black cardamoms, and 3 dry red chillies. Give a stir to release flavors.

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Whole spices can burn instantly in hot oil if not stirred continuously.

Ingredients:oil (4 tbsp)cumin seeds (0.5 tsp)Cloves (5 piece)cinnamon stick (2 piece)Green Cardamom Powder (5 piece)crushed peppercorns (10 piece)Black cardamom (2 piece)Whole dry red chillies (3 piece)

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00:01:03

Add 150 g chopped onions to the pan and fry on medium heat for 8-10 mins, stirring continuously until the onions turn light brown in color.

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Do not let onions turn dark brown or burn, otherwise it will ruin the curry flavor.

Ingredients:chopped onion (150 g)

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00:01:29

Add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste, mix well, and fry on low heat for 2 mins until the raw smell of ginger and garlic is completely gone.

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Keep heat low while frying paste, otherwise it will stick to the bottom and burn.

Ingredients:Ginger Garlic Paste (2 tsp)

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00:01:43

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Handle raw minced meat carefully and wash hands thoroughly afterwards to prevent cross-contamination.

Add 500 g minced meat, fry on high heat for 2-3 mins, then continue to fry on medium heat for another 2 mins until the meat color has changed to white and moisture has been released.

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Do not skip frying the meat thoroughly, otherwise it will retain a raw meaty odor.

Ingredients:minced pork and beef mix (500 g)

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00:02:20

Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and fry on medium heat for 4-5 mins until the spices are well incorporated and fragrant.

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Stir frequently while frying dry spices, otherwise they will burn easily at the bottom.

Ingredients:ground turmeric (0.5 tsp)Red Chilli Powder (1 tsp)ground coriander seed (2 tsp)kashmiri chilli (1 tsp)cumin powder (0.5 tsp)Salt (1 tsp)

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00:02:56

Reduce heat, cover the pan with a lid, and cook on low heat for 4 mins until the keema is browned and oil separates from the mixture.

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Keep heat low during covered cooking, otherwise the meat will dry out and burn without enough water.

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00:03:12

Add 120 g sliced tomatoes, 3/4 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi (not roasted), and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix well and fry on medium heat for around 8 mins until the tomato slices are completely soft and mashed into a paste.

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Ensure tomatoes are fully mashed and softened before moving on, otherwise the curry will taste raw and chunky.

Ingredients:sliced tomato (120 g)garam masala (0.75 tsp)kasuri methi (1 tsp)Salt (0.25 tsp)

Tools:wooden spatula

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00:03:47

Add 1 cup green peas and 2 cut & slit green chillies. Mix well and fry on medium heat for 2-3 mins until the peas are evenly distributed and lightly fried.

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Do not overcook the green peas at this stage, otherwise they will lose their bright green color and burst.

Ingredients:green peas (1 cup)green chili (2 piece)

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00:04:06

Add 250 ml water, mix well, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 15-20 mins until the meat and green peas are fully tender and the curry reaches the right consistency.

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Keep heat long during long simmering, otherwise the liquid will evaporate too quickly before the meat becomes tender.

Ingredients:water (250 ml)

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00:04:34

Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, mix well, and serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

Ingredients:Chopped Coriander (2 tbsp)

Tools:wooden spatula

groceryAll Ingredients

minced pork and beef mix500 g

oil4 tbsp

cumin seeds0.5 tsp

Cloves5 piece

cinnamon stick2 piece

Green Cardamom Powder5 piece

crushed peppercorns10 piece

Black cardamom2 piece

Whole dry red chillies3 piece

chopped onion150 g

Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp

ground turmeric0.5 tsp

Red Chilli Powder1 tsp

ground coriander seed2 tsp

kashmiri chilli1 tsp

cumin powder0.5 tsp

Salt1.25 tsp

sliced tomato120 g

garam masala0.75 tsp

kasuri methi1 tsp

green peas1 cup

green chili2 piece

water250 ml

Chopped Coriander2 tbsp

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