Vegetarian Keema Matar with Cucumber Raita

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Warm, fragrant Indian-inspired vegetarian curry contrasts deliciously with cool cucumber raita. Serve over basmati rice.

Vegetarian Keema Matar with Cucumber Raita

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegetarian Keema Matar with Cucumber Raita

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Spectrum® Canola Oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves

minced

1 tablespoon grated ginger root

1 green chile pepper

sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) rounds

or to taste

¾ cup tomatoes

chopped

1 (340 gram) package Yves Veggie Cuisine® Original Veggie Ground Round

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ cup frozen green peas (matar)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 pinch Pinch dried red chile peppers

2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

⅓ cup finely shredded or finely diced English cucumber (unpeeled)

¾ cup The Greek Gods® Plain Yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons finely diced red onion

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Pinch paprika or chili powder

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Prepare Raita: Drain excess liquid from cucumber and blot with paper towel. In medium bowl mix together yogurt cucumber mint onion if using and cumin. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 1 day. To serve garnish with additional chopped cucumber and paprika if desired.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook stirring occasionally for 6 minutes or until soft. Stir in garlic ginger and green chile; cook for 1 minute stirring often.

Step 3

Stir in tomatoes and ground round breaking up with a spoon. Stir in coriander and cumin. Cook stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in peas. Cover reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in lemon juice garam masala and dried chile peppers if desired. Before serving stir in fresh coriander. Serve with basmati rice and Raita.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Keema Matar with Cucumber Raita

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 236.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.2g 37%

Carbohydrates: 19.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 7.3g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 17%

Cholesterol: 16.9mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1088.2IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 41.9mg 70%

Folate: 28.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 40.2mg 4%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 22.3mg 8%

Potassium: 637mg 18%

Sodium: 457.2mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 94.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.