Bazeela

Description
Peas stew

Ingredients

 * 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced lamb
 * 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) frozen peas
 * 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
 * 2 large onions, finely chopped
 * 2 tablespoons tomato purée
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 * 1 tablespoon garam masala
 * 1 tablespoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon turmeric
 * 450 ml (16 fl oz) boiling water
 * 1 tablespoon oil

Directions

 * 1) Fry the onions in a large frying pan on high heat for 3–4 minutes until the onions are slightly browned.
 * 2) Add meat, turmeric, salt, garam masala and fry until meat is cooked, then add tomato puree and chopped tomatoes.
 * 3) Mix well.
 * 4) Transfer to a medium saucepan, add boiling water and peas, then cover pan and boil for 15 minutes.
 * 5) To thicken and add to the flavour, using a wooden spoon, squash a few peas to the side of the pan.
 * 6) Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.