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Spiced Indian lamb patties with peas and tomato (keema matar)

17
Points®
Total Time
28 min
Prep
18 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Treat your whole family to a culinary meal abroad with this Middle Eastern classic. This twist on curry keema mater, or mince with peas as it translates, combines all the wonderful flavors of this traditional dish into patties for grilling. Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, this dish is full of aromatic middle eastern spices such as turmeric, coriander and garam masala. Ready in just 28 minutes, this lamb dish is ideal for weeknight dinner or a quick lunch. Make it s full plate with couscous, wilted greens and freshly squeezed lemon juice or your favorite bottled chutney. Though full of spices, these patties are not spicy with heat so kids and sensitive adults can enjoy them.

Ingredients

Uncooked ground lamb

1¼ pound(s)

Garam masala

2 tsp

Ground coriander

2 tsp

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Ground turmeric

½ tsp

Sea salt

1 tsp

Plum tomato

2 medium, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces

Frozen green peas

1 cup(s), petite variety

Plain low fat yogurt

¾ cup(s)

Cilantro

2 Tbsp, fresh, chopped

Lemon zest

1 tsp

Lemon

1 item(s), large, cut into 4 wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with plastic wrap.
  2. Mix all ingredients, except lemon wedges, together in a large bowl using your hands or a wooden spoon until well blended. Form twelve 2 1/2- to 3-inch patties; place on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Cook patties on grill rack or broiler pan, gently turning once, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Yields 3 patties per serving.