Kheema

Name: Kheema
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger; salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup chickpeas, canned, rinsed (ceci, garbanzos)

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup chickpeas, canned, rinsed (ceci, garbanzos)

Directions

1

Brown beef in a large skillet. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Add chopped.
2

onions, garlic, ginger and salt to beef. Saute 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.
3

onions, garlic, ginger and salt to beef. Saute 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.
4

Cover again and cook until chickpeas and potatoes are heated through.
5

Serve over rice or in Pita bread, with yogurt, fresh tomatoes and sliced cucumbers.