Dairy-Free Keema Matar

Savor the bold, aromatic flavors of Dairy-Free Keema Matar, a classic South Asian comfort dish reimagined with a creamy coconut oil base instead of traditional dairy. This hearty recipe features tender ground lamb or beef simmered with sweet green peas, warming spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala, and a zesty kick from fresh green chilies. Juicy tomatoes and golden caramelized onions create a rich, flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or soft, dairy-free naan. Ready in under an hour, this gluten-free and dairy-free keema matar is a versatile, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy, spice-filled feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground lamb or beef
• 200 grams Frozen peas
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 2 tablespoons Ginger garlic paste
• 2 small Green chili
• 3 tablespoons Coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
• 100 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

Dice the onion and tomatoes, and finely chop the green chilies.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté until golden brown.

Step 4

Stir in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies, cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground lamb (or beef) to the pan, cook until it browns evenly, breaking it up with a spoon.

Step 6

Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt, stirring well to combine.

Step 7

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and oil starts to separate from them, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Pour in the water, bring to a simmer, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peas are tender.

Step 10

Sprinkle garam masala over the keema matar and mix well.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with rice or dairy-free naan.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1387.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2135.5

Total Fat 144.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 400mg	0%
Sodium 5133.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 108.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323.5mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 3317.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 19.8%