Keema Mince Meat and Peas Curry In Air Fryer
Keema Matar In Air-Fryer
Mamta Gupta
The word Keema simply means mince. It can be prepared with any meat, but it is most commonly made with Lamb or mutton mince. It is a tasty dish, especially popular with children, because they do not have to chew the meat. It can be served with any Indian fresh flat bread or rice, even served on a jacket potato. Here I have cooked it an air fryer. This saves time and generates less washing up.
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
300 gm. lean mince lamb (or beef, lamb, pork, chicken)
1 small cup frozen or shelled peas (approximate amount)
1 medium onion
1 cloves garlic (optional)
1 tsp chopped or grated ginger root
100 gm. tinned or fresh, chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tbsp. olive or other oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. chilli powder, adjust to taste
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 level tsp. paprika powder, for colour
Salt to taste, 1 tsp. approximately
1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
Instructions
Peel, wash and grind/grate/finely chop onion, ginger and garlic, either in a food processor or by hand.
If using fresh tomatoes, wash and chop into small pieces. I usually used tinned ones for cooking.
Measure spices and keep aside.
Place oil, onion, ginger and garlic if used. Air fry for 3-4 minutes. Onions should look slightly golden.
Meanwhile, mix all spices listed to chopped tomatoes and blend.
Now add this mix to the fried onions.
Air fry for 3-4 minutes. You will see a thin film of oil shinning at the edges.
Add Mincemeat and stir in well. Air fry for 4 minutes.
Add peas, I use frozen ones, stir them in. Add a little water and air fry for another 3-4 minutes.
Adjust salt and chillies. Stir in Garam masala and 2/3rd of the chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with Boiled Rice or Chapatties Nan.
