Keema Mattar

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Serve with roti or naan, cucumbers and yogurt, carrots with yogurt or mint with yogurt

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Steps

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Combine the onion , ginger , garlic , and oil in the container of a food processor or blender.

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Blend to a fine puree.

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Spoon and scrape the mixture into a small skillet and cook , stirring often , until mixture almost starts to brown , but do not brown.

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Add the curry powder , cinnamon , turmeric , coriander , and cumin and stir to blend.

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Add the meat and cook , stirring and chopping down with the side of a heavy metal spoon to break up any lumps.

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When the meat has lost its raw look , add the tomatoes and lime juice.

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Add a generous grinding of pepper and the hot red pepper.

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Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.

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Add the peas and continue cooking until the peas are tender , 5 to 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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onion, ginger, garlic paste, vegetable oil, curry powder, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, skinless chicken breast, tomatoes, lemon juice, green peas, red chili pepper