Can I use beef or chicken mince instead?
Beef keema is common in some regions. Chicken mince works but is leaner — add 1 tbsp oil extra and reduce cooking time by 5 minutes.
Indian · dinner
Keema Matar: Spiced Minced Lamb With Peas
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45m
Total time
4
Servings
430
kcal
easy
Difficulty
May 20, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
4
Meat
- 600 g minced lamb (20% fat)
Pantry
- 30 ml neutral oil
- 1.5 tsp salt
Produce
- 2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, grated
- 20 g fresh ginger, grated
- 300 g tomatoes, finely chopped
- 150 g frozen peas
- 20 g fresh coriander, chopped
Spice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1.5 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 0.8 tsp garam masala
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
How do I prevent the keema from being greasy?
After browning the mince, tilt the pan and spoon off any excess fat. Lamb mince can render 2–3 tbsp of fat, which is too much for the final dish.
What does keema pair with?
Naan, roti, or steamed rice. Stuffed in a bun it becomes a keema pau — a Mumbai street food. It also works well with flaky paratha.
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