Keema mattar

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupGhi
3mediumsOnions, finely chopped
11\" thick piece of ginger peeled & minced
5Garlic clove; peeled/minced
6Whole cloves
½teaspoonCinnamon
1tablespoonPowdered coriander
1tablespoonPowdered cumin
1teaspoonTurmeric
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonRed pepper
3tablespoonsTomato paste
2tablespoonsYogurt, plain
2poundsLamb, ground
1cupPeas

Directions

Heat butter or margarine in wide pot. Add onions and saute until they brown lightly. Add spices and stir well. Add tomato paste and yogurt and cook 10 minutes. Add lamb, breaking it into fine mince with a wooden spoon. Make sure the mixture has no lumps. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook 50 minutes. Add peas and simmer to heat through. Serve with naan or rice.

Yield: 8 servings as part of a large meal.