Keema (Mince Curry)

As I'm actually making this myself right now, I suppose I should share it with you.

Recipe for: CURRY – KEEMA (LAMB MINCE & PEAS)

Ingredients: 

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 3 tblsp oil
• 500g lean lamb mince
• 2 tblsp garam masala (or coriander/ cumin/ cardamom mix)
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 200g tinned tomatoes (or use fresh)
• 2 tblsp yoghurt
• 200g frozen/ fresh peas
• Small bunch coriander, leaves & stalks, chopped

Method: 

1. process the onion, garlic, ginger & chilli together with a splash of water in a food processor
2. heat the oil in a large pan & fry the mixture for a few minutes until soft & fragrant
3. add mince & fry until browned all over, breaking up any lumps
4. add the dry spices & fry for a few minutes
5. stir in the yoghurt
6. add salt & pepper + splash of water
7. cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
8. add the peas & cook for 5 minutes
9. stir in the chopped coriander & serve

What else you need to know: 

1. can also be used as a filling for meat samosas