Keema Matar
Keema Matar is a popular North Indian and Pakistani dish made with minced meat (often lamb, goat, or chicken) cooked with green peas (matar) in a spiced tomato-onion gravy. It's a hearty, savory curry that's a staple in home cooking and restaurants across the Indian subcontinent.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the minced meat and provides some fiber and vitamins from the peas and tomatoes. A typical serving (about 1 cup) can range from 250-350 calories, with moderate fat content depending on the meat used and cooking oil.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Keema Matar is a versatile comfort food that showcases the efficient use of small amounts of meat to feed many, a common culinary practice in South Asia. Nutritionally, the pairing of meat and peas creates a more balanced meal with complementary proteins and essential nutrients.
