Kheema (minced lamb, potato and pea curry) Recipe
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Ingredients
(Serves 6-8)800g of lean minced lamb
4 medium potatoes, chopped into bite-sized chunks
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3-4 garlic cloves
2 inches ginger, peeled
3-4 green chillies
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
Half a bowl of frozen peas
2 teaspoons salt
Handful of coriander
Indian spices:
1 tsp ground coriander (dhaniya)
1 1/2 half tsp turmeric (haldi)
1 tsp ground cumin
pinch of garam masala
How to make Kheema (minced lamb, potato and pea curry)
A delicious curry from the Punjab (Northern India).
- In a large pot, fry the onions in veg oil until soft (approx 5 mins) on medium heat.
- Blend the garlic, chillies & ginger in a mixer and add to the onions, continue frying for for 2-3 mins.
- Add the minced lamb and fry until browned.
- Add the spices (NOT garam masala) and salt and allow to cook for 2-3 mins, stirring frequently.
- Blend the tinned tomatoes and add to the pot. Fry for 5 mins, stirring a lot.
- Add potatoes and a glass of water, mixing well. Turn up the heat for 5-7 mins to allow the potatoes to cook.
- Turn down and allow to simmer for 25 mins.
- Add frozen peas and continue to simmer for 20 mins.
- Add garam masala 5 mins from time and throw in some fresh coriander leaves.
Serve with basmati rice or chapatis.
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