Kheema (spicy mince)
This dish is popular in India thanks to the quaint cafes run by Iranian immigrants. It is served with bread to hundreds of hungry office goers.
Heat 3 tbsp oil and add 1 bay leaf + 4 cloves + 1" cinnamon + 3 cardamom + 1" chopped ginger and fry for 10 seconds. Add 1 chopped onion and fry on medium heat until onions are brown. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder + 1 tsp chili powder + 1 tsp garam masala (curry powder) + 1tsp corriander powder + 1 tsp cumin powder and mix. Add 4 tbsp tomato puree and mix. Add 500 gm minced meat (beef / lamb / turkey) and stir fry for 5 min. Add 1 chopped potato and salt to taste. Add water and cook until done. In the meantime, pour boiling water over fresh peas and let it stand for 5 min. Refresh with cold water.
Serve the mince garnished with peas and corriander leaves.