MINCE CURRY WITH PEAS

 

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This Indian Recipe Serves 2-4

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Mince curry with peas is just one of the many variations that this curry can be prepared. With this recipe you will have a wonderful wholesome meal without a lot of exertion!

This curry is most common in the Indian homes of South Africa & it is super easy to make.

Ground beef/lamb, minced meat, mince, is a ground meat made of beef or lamb that has been finely chopped with a huge blade or a meat processor/meat grinder. It is used in various recipes.

Mince Curry With Peas Ingredients:

• 500 grams ground beef/lamb (mince)
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• salt to taste + additional ½ teaspoon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
• ¼ teaspoon jeera powder
• 1 teaspoon dhania powder
• 2 tablespoons Kashmiri chilli powder
• ½ tablespoon curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 jam/rosa tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ginger & garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• fresh dhania (coriander) for garnishing
• 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)

Method:

1. Chop onion & set aside.
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3. Chop tomatoes & set aside.
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5. Heat the oil in a pot & add in the onions & curry leaves.
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7. Once onions are translucent, add in the garam masala, dhania powder, jeera powder, turmeric powder, curry powder, chilli powder & the ginger & garlic paste.
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9. Mix & allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Add a dash of water if the spices tend to stick to the surface of the pot.
10. Add in the chopped tomatoes.
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12. Mix well & cook tomatoes on medium heat until soft. (±10 minutes). It should form a nice thick gravy.
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14. Add in the mince (ground beef/lamb).
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16. Mix & cook until mince is browned.
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18. Add in the frozen or fresh peas.
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20. Mix well & allow the peas to cook until soft but not mushy.
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22. Add salt to taste.
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24. Garnish with fresh dhania (coriander).
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28. Serve this Mince Curry With Peas with rice, bread or roti.
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