Mild Keema Matar for Kids
A gentle, fragrant mince and pea curry with no chilli heat. Spoon it over rice or scoop it up with soft bread.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 615kcal
- 60.7gcarbs
- 7.4gof which sugars
- 27.6gfat
- 11.9gsaturates
- 30.2gprotein
- 4.5gfibre
- 0.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the rapeseed oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until golden and soft.
8 min - 2
Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 1 minute, then add the cumin, coriander and turmeric and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
1 min - 3
Add the mince and brown it for 6 minutes, breaking it up well with a spoon.
6 min - 4
Pour in the tomatoes and water. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 15 minutes, until the mince is tender and the sauce is thick.
15 min - 5
Stir in the peas and garam masala and cook for 3 minutes more. Meanwhile, cook the rice to the packet time.
3 min - 6
Serve over the rice. For under 5s, squash the peas. No salt needed for babies, and from 6 months a small portion of mild curry is fine. Cool before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
