Ingredients

1 lb. ground lamb or beef
1 tbsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
3 cardamom pods
1 stick cinnamon
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 c. water
1 green chili, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
10-oz. package frozen peas,thawed or 17-oz. can green peas, drained Fresh coriander for garnish

Procedure

• In a bowl, mix together meat, garam masala, and salt.

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add onion, garlic, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon and fry about 5 minutes, or until onions turn brown.

• Add meat mixture and stir until meat is completely brown.

• Add potatoes and water, lower heat, and simmer about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and liquid has cooked off.

• Add chili, tomatoes, and peas and stir to combine.

• Cook for about 5 minutes to heat through.

• Remove skillet from heat.

• Remove cardamom pods and cinnamon stick from skillet.

• Garnish kheema with coriander leaves and serve steaming hot.