Kheema

A typical Indian dish, but not too spicy, and uses easy to find ingredients! For the Zaar World Tour 8

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

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. Sauté 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. Sauté 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.