Keema Matar

Ingredients

 * 1 lb lean ground chicken
 * 1 cup finely chopped onions
 * 1 cup chopped tomatoes
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 1 cup frozen green peas
 * 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
 * 1 tsp cumin seeds
 * 5-6 whole green cardamoms
 * 1 cinnamon stick
 * 1-2 dried bay leaves
 * 7-8 whole black peppercorns
 * 7-8 whole cloves
 * 1/2 tsp red chili powder
 * 1/2 tsp cumin powder
 * 1 tsp coriander powder
 * 1/2 tsp garam masala
 * salt, to taste
 * 2 tbsp cooking oil
 * fresh chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Directions
Brown ground chicken in a non-stick pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add cumin seeds, onions and green chillies, all the whole spices, and fry for 5-6 minutes till onions turn brown.

Add tomatoes and cook till all the juices dry up and a thick paste is formed.

Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and cook till spices blend in well. Add browned chicken, water and peas, and cover cook for about 10 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with parathas!

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