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 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, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 Bay Leaves, 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 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kheema Matar

Name: Kheema Matar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 Star Anise; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ cup Tomato Puree; 500 grams Mutton (minced); 1 cup Water; 1 cup Green Peas, Boiled; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Kheema Pav · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Oil3 tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Cinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves1
Star Anise1
Cumin½ tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Tomato Puree½ cup
Mutton (minced)500 grams
Water1 cup
Green Peas, Boiled1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	424kcal	1696kcal
Protein	28g	112g
Carbohydrate	19g	75g
Fat	27g	108g
Fibre	5.6g	22g
Sugar	6.2g	25g

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.
OilGreen CardamomCinnamonBay LeavesStar AniseCuminGingerGarlicGreen Chilli
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 PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderSaltTurmeric PowderTomato 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, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 Bay Leaves, 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 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.