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Chicken Mince & Peas is an easy, comforting, and flavorful dish made with simple ingredients. Chicken mince cooks quickly and absorbs spices beautifully, while green peas add a mild sweetness and fresh taste. This classic combination is popular in many South Asian homes and makes a perfect meal for busy days.
Mastering Chicken Mince Like a Pro
This dish gets its rich flavor from a few simple spices. The key is to cook the onions slowly until deep golden brown. Don’t rush—well-browned onions create a flavorful, richly colored gravy.
Expect warm, earthy flavors from cumin and coriander, balanced by the sweetness of green peas. The dish is savory yet light—and easy enough for any beginner to make.
A Global Appeal
Chicken Mince & Peas is simply my easy version of chicken keema—a popular dish in India and Pakistan. This recipe uses fewer spices but still has a warm, delicious flavor. One thing I learned in culinary school is that a few simple ingredients can make a great meal. Just layer everything in the pot, check it a few times, and voilà—your easy, lazy Chicken Mince & Peas is ready!
You Need Simple Ingredients
- Chicken mince
- Baby potatoes, green peas & tomatoes
- Onion, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste & coriander leaves
- Tomato puree or pasata
- Yoghurt
- Spices – garam masala, coriander powder, fennel powder, red chiclli powder
- Salt & pepper
- Butter, oil and water
Lets make it..
Recipe
Homestyle Chicken Mince & Peas
Ingredients
- 400 gm Chicken Mince
- 7-8 Baby Potatoes cut in Half
- 1 Cup Green Peas
- 2 Tomato
- 1 Cup Chopped Onion
- 1-2 tbsp Ginger,Garlic & Chilli Paste
- 1/4 Cup Tomato puree or Pasata
- 1/4 Cup Yoghurt
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 2 tspn Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tspn Coriander Powder
- 1 tspn Fennel Powder
- 1/4 tspn Black Pepper Powder
- 1-2 tspn Red Chilli Powder
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1-2 tspn Oil
- Handful of Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- In a pot add the oil, chicken mince, onion, ginger-garlic paste, passata and water. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until looks half cooked.
- Now add all the spices and butter. Mix well then cover and cook for 5 min or until spices are well cooked and the oil separates.
- Its time to add yogurt and potatoes, add little more water if needed then cover and cook for 10 more minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Now add green peas and mix well. Top with roughly chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves then cover, switch off the heat and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with plain rice, paratha, roti, naan or any bread of your choice along with favourite sides.
- For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
- Enjoy😋
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Perfect Pairings for the Ultimate Meal
You have so many wonderful options for serving this. The gravy holds a robust flavor, so you want neutral carbs to balance it out.
- Warm Flatbreads: Roti, chapati, or naan act as the perfect scoopers.
- Fluffy Rice: Plain basmati rice or a simple cumin rice soaks up the juices brilliantly.
- Fresh Crunch: Serve a side of sliced red onions dressed with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Cooling Yogurt: A simple cucumber raita cools down the warm spices.
If this Chicken Mince & Peas leaves you wanting more, you absolutely need to explore our ultimate list of healthy chicken recipes for your next tasty and easy meal.
If you prefer watching step-by-step video guides instead of reading, go grab your favorite drink and binge our chicken recipe playlist over on YouTube!
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