Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter – a delicious royal Indian curry made with minced meat (chicken) and peas that are packed with lots of flavours. It’s super easy to make with no fancy ingredients unlike most Indian curries. Keto friendly. Gluten Free. Whole 30 Compliant.

What is Keema Mutter or Qeema Matar

Qeema / Keema is minced meat. 

Matar / Mutter are peas.

Qeema Mattar also known as Keema Mattar,  is a royal delicious Indian curry made with minced meat and peas (optional) that oozes with the aroma and flavours of the Mughal kings Kitchen.

Typically the meat used is minced lamb or beef however, my easier version of the authentic Keema Mutter used chicken as it’s a leaner meat. Using spices from the pantry you can make a meal that can bring compliments on the dinner table. It’s a dish that can help you make many envious of your cooking skills.

Why you will love this Easy Keema Mutter or Qeema Matar Recipe.

• Pantry staples with minimal ingredients.
• Freezer Friendly.
• Perfect weeknight meal with rice or breads.
• Ready in 20 minutes.
• Gluten-Free, Whole 30, Keto-Friendly.

Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter Ingredients

• Minced Chicken – Try and use range free, antibiotic-free and hormone -free chicken to the extent possible. Feel free to use other meats like turkey (same time), lamb or beef but the cooking times will vary. 

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• Seasonings – Cumin seeds, Cinnamon stick, Indian garam masala, Turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder (it’s not spicy just for the colour), coriander powder.

• Onions- Just regular red onions, Shallots, Yellow onions . Anything lying in the pantry works well . 

• Tomato Puree, fresh or canned. You can even use tomatoes chopped fine or puréed at home.

• Oil/Ghee– You can very well use oil . However traditionally the Qeema is made in Ghee or clarified butter.

• Salt to taste. I have used fine ground sea salt. I like to use a variety of different salts in my everyday cooking. The Sea Salt, Himalayan Pink salt, Kosher salt, Herbed salts.

How to make this Easy Keema Mutter / Qeema Matar in the Instant Pot . 

•  Make the base for the Easy Keema Mutter. Turn on the instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat Oil/ Ghee , add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick . Add the chopped onions, in oil along with ginger garlic . Sauté for about a minute. 

•  Next add dry spices. turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and coriander powder. 

•  Now add the salt. Cook for another minute.

•  Follow by adding Minced chicken, and peas .

•  Its now turn to add about a cup of water.

•   Close the Lid of the instant pot . Cancel the Sauté mode and pressure cook by and seal the pressure in. Pressure cook on high for 5 mins .After natural pressure release , open the lid and garnish the keema mutter  serve hot .

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Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter Stove Top Instructions

Don’t have an electric pressure cooker like Mealthy or Instant Pot, no worries this Qeema Matar can be made on the stove top in a pot or a pan.

Using a pot or a pan follow the Instant Pot instructions from 1 to 7.

Next, cover the pot or pan with a lid and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat. 

Pro Tips to make the best Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter:

• You can use any minced meat  to make this dish. This Recipe works very well with Chicken, lamb, Turkey and even pork mice

• Garam masala  can be  easily substituted with All Spice powder.

• The recipe can be stretched by adding peas , potatoes to suit needs.

• I love to  create a number of versions by adding a variety of different dishes using this recipe.I have given a few ideas of how i like to use this dish to entertain in a number of different ways.

What do you eat with Keema Mutter?

• This Easy Keema Mutter recipe is very versatile. It can be served with Naan, roti, Malabar paratha or even the humble bread from the Pantry.

• Over rice along with a simple salad.

• I even use this recipe to make Sloppy Joe, just add the keema mutter to the sliced and buttered Buns and enjoy the burst of flavours in your mouth.

• It even makes a beautiful sauce over spaghetti creating a yummy fusion food. I love to experiment with my food.

Which minced meats can be used for the Easy Keema Mutter Recipe?

• This Easy keema Mutter recipe I have used Chicken mince.

• It can easily be made with Turkey mince, beef and lamb.

• It can also be made with Soya mince for more healthier vegan  option just incase you have friends who do not eat meat.

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Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter Recipe

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Yield: 4 servings

Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter Recipe

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Authentic, ridiculously easy and full of flavours Keema Mutter. If Indian cuisine intimidates you then this recipe is a must Try. Its super easy. The recipe uses less number of ingredients than the regular Indian curries. It’s a versatile dish that can be made with Chicken, lamb, and even beef. I have used Chicken as it’s a leaner meat. Easy Keema mutter is also Keto friendly and a Gluten free meal. It Is compliant with Whole 30 meal plan too.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Chicken Mince- 1 cup
• Red Onions  - finely chopped -1cup
• Tomato Puree-1 cup
• Oil/ ghee- 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
• Cinnamon Stick-1 inch piece
• Ginger and garlic paste-2 tsp
• Garam masala-1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Kashmiri red chilli powder-1 tsp
• Coriander Powder-1 tsp
• Salt-1 tsp
• Water- 1 cup

Instructions

Instant Pot Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter

1.Turn the IP on Sauté mode and heat the ghee/ oil .

2.Add the cumin seeds and cinnamon stick, toast them for about 15 sec.

3.Add the chopped onions , ginger garlic paste and sauté till the onions are transclucent.

4.Throw in garam masala, Kashmiri chilly powder, turmeric, coriander powder. Cook for 30 secs.

5.Next add the tomato puree and cook for a minute.

6.Add the chicken mince, break down the meat with the spatula.

7. Now Add 1 cup of water.

8.Close the Lid of IP and pressure cook on high pressure for 5 mins.

9.Following Natural pressure release (NLP) open the lid

10.Garnish the with cilantro and serve hot with lime wedge .

Stove Top Qeema Matar / Keema Mutter

1. Using a pot or a pan, follow steps 1 to 7.
2. Then cover the pot or pan with a lid and cook for a total of 10-15 minutes on medium heat.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 192Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 42mgSodium 678mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 10g

The calories counted here are by an automated app. Kindly contact a dietician for a detailed calorie count and nutritional information

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