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HEALTHY CHICKEN KHEEMA MATAR
- Natasha Kanade
- January 23, 2022
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 100g ground chicken (lean)
- 1/2 cup green peas (matar)
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder (optional, for heat)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:
- Heat oil: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onion turns translucent and fragrant.
- Add ground chicken: Add the ground chicken to the pan. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Incorporate spices: Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder (if using). Cook for another minute until the spices are well combined.
- Add tomatoes and peas: Add the chopped tomato and green peas to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the peas are tender.
- Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt. Optional—garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy your healthy chicken matar kheema!
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Ground chicken: High in protein and low in fat, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Green peas: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, promoting digestive health and supporting the immune system.
- Garlic and ginger: Enhance immune function, have anti-inflammatory properties, and may aid digestion.
- Cumin seeds, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, and red chili powder: These spices provide antioxidant benefits, enhance digestion, and may support immune function while adding flavor.
- Fresh cilantro: Contains antioxidants and may aid in detoxification.