KEEMA MATAR

• Mutton mince and green peas cooked with spices  Preparation Time : 15 minutes  Cooking Time : 45 minutes Servings : 4

  INGREDIENTS Green peas : 2 cups Mutton mince (keema) : 750 grams Oil : 4 tablespoons Onions, chopped : 2 medium Garlic, chopped : 8 cloves Ginger, grated : 1 inch piece Green chillies, minced : 2 Coriander powder : 1 teaspoon Cumin powder : 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder : 3/4 teaspoon Fresh coriander leaves, chopped : 3 tablespoons Salt : to taste Garam masala powder : 1 teaspoon Lemon juice : 1 1/2 tablespoons

  METHOD  ; Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan and add onion.  Fry till lightly browned.  Add garlic and stir-fry for a minute. Add mutton mince, ginger, green chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder and red chilli powder.  Stir-fry for five minutes breaking up any lumps if formed. Add three-fourth cup of water, bring to a boil.  Cover, lower the heat and simmer for half an hour.  Add peas, coriander leaves, salt, garam masala powder, lemon juice and another half cup of water.  Mix well and simmer covered for about ten minutes till the peas are cooked well.  Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.