Lamb Khemma Kheema W Peas Potatoes Carrots Recipes

LAMB KHEMMA / KHEEMA W/ PEAS, POTATOES & CARROTS

Steps:

• In a large pan with a lid heat the oil (medium heat) and add in the cumin seeds.
• Add the chopped onions and fry over a medium heat for a few minutes until golden.
• Blend together the garlic, ginger, chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander and cumin, curry powder and salt. When the onions are ready add this mixture to the onions and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
• Add the lamb to the mixture and stir fry for about 7-10 minutes, breaking up any lumps of meat that may form.
• Finally, add the carrots, peas, potatoes and coriander leaves to the pan, stir and cover until the potatoes are cooked and the mixture is thick (it shouldn't be runny).

KEEMA (SPICED GROUND MEAT)

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Add the garlic, ginger and green chile to a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. Add the tomatoes, caramelized onions and any oil from the skillet, and process again until finely chopped. Return the mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the ground beef. Sprinkle with the chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally to break up any clumps of meat, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the fat has floated up to the surface, about 30 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the salt, then stir in half the fresh herbs. Sprinkle with garam masala and remaining herbs and serve.

KHEEMA WITH POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a lidded fying pan, add the onions and cook until sof.
• Add the spices and fry for 5 minutes over low heat; add 1 tablespoon water if the mixture starts to burn.
• Stir in the meaned beef and cook over high heat until very well browned.
• Lower the heat and add the potatos and salt to taste. Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes, then add the peas.
• Continue cooking until the potatoes and peas are tender.

KHEEMA

Steps:

• Brown beef in a large skillet. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Add chopped.
• onions, garlic, ginger and salt to beef. Sauté 2 minutes. Stir in spices and mix well. Cook 1 minute over medium high heat. Add peas, potatoes and mix again. Bring to a boil, cover pan and cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in sauce, water and chickpeas.
• onions, garlic, ginger and salt to beef. Sauté 2 minutes. Stir in spices and mix well. Cook 1 minute over medium high heat. Add peas, potatoes and mix again. Bring to a boil, cover pan and cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in sauce, water and chickpeas.
• Cover again and cook until chickpeas and potatoes are heated through.
• Serve over rice or in Pita bread, with yogurt, fresh tomatoes and sliced cucumbers.

KHEEMA: INDIAN GROUND BEEF WITH PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger, and saute for another minute. Stir in the coriander, paprika, Garam Masala, cumin and cayenne, if using and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the beef, breaking up lumps with a spoon, and saute until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of water and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in the fresh English peas. Stir well and simmer, partially covered, about 10 minutes or if using frozen peas, add them now, and cook another 5 minutes, partially covered.
• Stir in the vinegar and chopped cilantro. Garnish with torn cilantro leaves and serve with warm chapatis or pita bread.
• Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

LAMB MINCE CURRY (KHEEMA SHAHZADA SORT OF)

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan and add the onion. Cook about 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic, ginger and chillies and cook gently about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the spice mix and ground poppy and sesame seeds for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Add the lamb and fry until all the liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes) stirring frequently.
• Add the turmeric, stir and fry 30 seconds.
• Add the salt and water and cook over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, put the milk and fried onions into a blender and pulse until smooth.
• Stir this milk mix into the meat and bring back to the boil.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the gravy is thick.
• Add the chopped coriander and cashews and cook a further 5 minutes.
• Serve sprinkled with extra chopped coriander.