Kheema Matar
Also known as Kheema Pav · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies
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Kheema matar: Maharashtrian mutton mince curry with whole spices, onion and tomato, finished with peas and mint. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, video.
High protein
Ingredients
21 itemsSunflower Oil3 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Star Anise1
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder0.50 tsp
Turmeric Powder0.50 tsp
Green Cardamom2
Bay Leaves1
Cumin0.50 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Salt1.25 tsp
Tomato Puree0.50 cup
Mutton (minced)500 grams
Water1 cup
Green Peas, Boiled1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 422kcal | 1688kcal |
| Protein | 28g | 113g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 72g |
| Fat | 27g | 108g |
| Fibre | 5.6g | 22g |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 24g |
Cookd masalas for mutton (minced)
Method
- 1
Heat oil in a pan and add the cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, star anise and cumin seeds. Add the ginger, garlic, green chillies and saute.
Sunflower OilCinnamonStar AniseGingerGreen ChilliGreen CardamomBay LeavesCuminGarlic
- 2
Add the onion and cook until it turns golden brown.
Onion
- 3
Add all the spice powders and the tomato puree. Cook for 4 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderSaltTomato Puree
- 4
Add the minced mutton. Cook for 2 minutes on high flame, stirring continuously. Add water.
Mutton (minced)Water
- 5
Cover and cook for 8 minutes on medium-low heat.
- 6
Add the green peas and cook for 2 more minutes. Cook it reaches the desired consistency, if required. Add coriander leaves and mint leaves and stir. Serve hot with pav/rice/roti.
Green PeasCoriander LeavesMint Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Kheema Matar take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kheema Matar serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kheema Matar vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Kheema Matar spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Kheema Matar?
- 500 grams Mutton (minced), 1 cup Green Peas, 1 cup Onion, 0.50 cup Tomato Puree, 1 Star Anise, 2 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kheema Matar?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kheema Matar?
- About 422 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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