Aloo Kheema Matar

When it comes to sunday menu, I preferably cook something which goes both with rice for lunch & with rotis for dinner.  Aloo kheema matar is most delicious curry prepared with minced meat & spicy masalas.      Even capsicum can be added instead of matar (Green peas).  Most exotic curry can be used as a stuffings for the sandwich too.

Ingredients :

1. Minced meat (mutton or beef)  -  500 gms
2. Oil - 1 tbsp
3. Cinnamon stick - 1 no
4. Cardamom - 1 no
5. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
6. Onion - 1 no
7. Green chilly - 1 no
8. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
9. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Green peas (Fresh / frozen) - 1/4 cup
11. Potato - 1 medium sized
12. Tomatoes - 1 no
13. Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
14. Yoghurt - 1/2 cup
15. Salt to taste
16. Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
17. Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
18. Corriander leaves for garnishing

Method :

1.   Heat oil in the pan, add cinnamon stick, cumin seeds & cardamom.  Add finely chopped onion, ginger garlic paste & green chillies.  Saute till tender.

2.   Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, tomato, minced meat, yoghurt & salt to taste.

3.   Add chopped potatoes & green peas.  Cover & cook till done.

4.   Finally, add garam masala powder & black pepper powder.  Cook for 2 more mins.

5.   Garnish it with finely chopped corriander leaves.

Serve with rotis or rice.