Kheema ~ Fried Ground Beef

Mainly served as an evening meal, Kheema may also be used as a sandwich filling.

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 4 medium potatoes – 1/4 inch cubes
• 3 medium onions – Thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic - Crushed
• 2 cups peas
• 2 fresh tomatoes – Chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch coriander/cilantro – Roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon Bezar (spice blend available at The Garden of Eatin')
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste

Sauté onion in oil until dark gold. Add meat and brown. Add all spices and fry for a further two minutes, stirring continuously. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic and stir-well. Add water and potatoes, turn heat to low and cover. Stir occasionally. Cook until all water is absorbed and the mixture is quite dry. Add peas and chopped coriander. Simmer until potatoes are cooked. Squeeze lemon juice over before serving. Serve with Chapati or other pan cooked breads.