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Zesty Turkey Pea Keema Rice with Lime and Coriander

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A quick turkey mince and pea keema-style pan with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, coriander, and rice.

45 min575 kcal4 base servingsDinnerFamily FriendlyBudget Friendly
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Focus ingredients: turkey mince, basmati rice, frozen peas, chopped tomatoes

Dietary fit: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Keep extra lime wedges on the table to brighten the bowls for adults and children.

Turkey Pea Keema Rice plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 500g turkey mince
  • 280g basmati rice
  • 250g frozen peas
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 20g ginger
  • 20g coriander
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

You'll also need

lidded saucepan, wide frying pan, box grater, knife, chopping board

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Turkey Pea Keema Rice cooking step 1: Prep the aromatics.
    Step 1

    Prep the aromatics

    Finely chop the onion, grate the garlic and ginger, chop the coriander leaves and tender stems, zest the lime, and cut the zested lime into wedges.

    10 min
  2. Turkey Pea Keema Rice cooking step 2: Cook the rice.
    Step 2

    Cook the rice

    Rinse the rice, then cook in a lidded pan with 560ml water and a pinch of salt for 12 minutes. Take off the heat and leave covered for 8 minutes.

    20 min
  3. Turkey Pea Keema Rice cooking step 3: Soften the onion.
    Step 3

    Soften the onion

    Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 6 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

    6 min
  4. Turkey Pea Keema Rice cooking step 4: Toast the spices.
    Step 4

    Toast the spices

    Stir in the garlic, ginger, cumin, ground coriander, curry powder, and lime zest for 1 minute until fragrant.

    2 min
  5. Turkey Pea Keema Rice cooking step 5: Cook the turkey keema.
    Step 5

    Cook the turkey keema

    Add the turkey mince and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink patches remain. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 8 minutes until thick. Add a small pinch of sugar only if the tomatoes taste sharp.

    15 min
  6. Turkey Pea Keema Rice cooking step 6: Add peas and serve.
    Step 6

    Add peas and serve

    Stir in the peas and cook for 3-4 minutes until hot and bright green. Fold through most of the coriander, spoon over rice, and finish with the remaining coriander and lime wedges.

    5 min