Keema Matar (Ground Meat Curry) - Instant Pot

Name: Keema Matar (Ground Meat Curry) - Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat ((I have used ground lamb)); 2 tbsp ghee ((use store-bought or homemade ghee)); 1 large onion (finely chopped); 1 tbsp ginger (minced or finely chopped); 1 tbsp garlic (minced or finely chopped); 1-2 green chili (finely chopped); ½ cup tomato puree; 1 cup peas; 1 tsp salt (adjust as per taste); 2 tbsp cilantro; ½ cup water; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1½ tsp garam masala ((use store-bought or homemade garam masala))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Keema matar, or simply keema, is a delicious Indian-style curry made using ground meat (kheema) and green peas (matar) cooked in a fragrant onion-tomato masala. This one-pot recipe is quick and easy to make, using only a few basic Indian spices, and is ready in under 30 minutes. With its versatility, keema masala can be served with a variety of sides such as rice, bread, or even spaghetti.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:02:03 GMT