# Keema Curry

* Prep Time 5 minutes mins
* Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 Servings
Author Nicky Corbishley

* Ingredients
  * 500 g (1.1lb) minced deef (ground beef)*
  * ½ tsp salt
  * ½ tsp ground black pepper
  * ½ tsp ground cumin
  * 2 tsp ghee (or neutral oil)
  * 1 onion (diced)
  * 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  * 1 tsp minced ginger
  * 1 tbsp tomato puree (paste in the US)
  * 2 tbsp curry powder (see notes)
  * 1 tsp garam masala
  * 1 tsp ground coriander
  * 400 g (14 oz) tinned chopped tomatoes
  * 200 ml (7 fl oz) water
  * 140 g (1 cup) frozen peas

* Instructions
  * Heat a large frying pan over a high heat.
  * Fry the beef w/ salt, pepper and cumin, breaking up the larger chunks until its completely browned. ~5 minutes.
    * 500 g (1.1lb) minced deef
    * 1/2 tsp salt
    * 1/2 tsp black pepper
    * 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  * Remove the cooked mince (keema) from the frying pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind and place in a bowl for later.
  * Turn the heat down to medium and add in 1 tsp of the ghee (or oil) to the pan.
  * Add the diced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften.
    * 1 onion
  * Add in garlic, ginger, tomato paste, curry powder, garam masala and ground coriander and fry for a minute stirring continuously until the spices start to release their fragrance.
    * 3 cloves garlic
    * 1 tsp minced ginger
    * 1 tbsp tomato paste
    * 2 tbsp curry powder
    * 1 tsp garam masala
    * 1 tsp ground coriander
  * Next in goes the tinned tomatoes and water, stir everything together, and bring to a gentle simmer.
    * 400 g (14 oz) tinned chopped tomatoes
    * 200 ml (7 fl oz) water
  * Add in the cooked mince (keema), stir again and allow to simmer for 5-6 minutes
  * Now add in the frozen peas, stir again and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through the peas.
    * 140 g (1 cup) frozen peas
  * Serve with some fresh corinader along with boiled rice, mango chutney and your favourite naan bread or chapati.
    * 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), boiled rice
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