Keema curry & raita

30-60 minutes 4 servings 400 kcal or less beef curried curry powder diet family freezes well frozen pea frozen peas indian korma mains make ahead mild spice mince minced beef natural yogurt quick simple wholesome

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Ingredients

1 onion , chopped

400g lean minced beef

340g frozen peas

handful fresh coriander , chopped

brown rice , to serve (optional)

1 green chilli , deseeded and chopped

2 garlic cloves , chopped

thumb-sized piece ginger , chopped

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp ground coriander

1 tbsp korma curry powder

200g fat-free natural yogurt

100g cucumber , peeled, deseeded and diced

handful fresh mint chopped

Method

Whizz together the ingredients for the paste in a blender or food processor – add a splash of water if you need.

Cook the onion in a splash of water for about 5 mins until softened. Stir in the mince and cook for another 5 mins to brown. Add the paste, cook for 1 min, then pour in 100ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins. Add the peas then simmer for a further 5 mins.

Meanwhile, mix together the raita ingredients and season to taste. When the mince is cooked, season and stir through the fresh coriander. Serve with the raita and brown rice, if you like.