Husband's Favourite Classic Keema Matar Recipe | Mince and Pea Curry

Keema matar (English: "pea and minced meat"),[1] also rendered Qeema matar, is a dish from the Indian subcontinent associated with the Mughals. The term is derived from Chaghatai Turkic 'قیمه' (minced meat).
Keema, is a staple curry in many Pakistani households. This particular version, Classic Keema Matar (mince with peas) is one of two favourites in my own house, the other being Aloo Keema (mince with potatoes). Both curries can be made following this recipe, simply replace the peas with potatoes.
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See how I make my Classic Keema/Qeema Matar Curry
Ingredients:
500g lamb mince
150g frozen peas
1 medium onion finely diced
2 medium tomatoes finely diced
1/3 cup of oil
1 teaspoon of:
salt
coriander powder, garam masala and kashmeri chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon of:
regular chilli powder and turmeric powder
3 bay leaves and 2 black cardamom pods
1 frozen peice each of ginger and garlic cubes
1/2 tablespoon of dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
3 green chillies sliced lengthways (optional)
fresh coriander to garnish
water in a jug
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[@Edward-nv6gp]

This was the first curry I ever ate and 25 yrs later its still my favorite. My mum was rushed to hospital and our neighbor took me in and looked after me for a couple of days. I was really upset, but on the first night we had this with chapatis and although I wasn't used to the spice, it was the tastiest thing I had ever eaten; such a bad and good memory at the same time. Thanks for the recipe x

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Hi Edward, bless atleast you'll never forget your first curry experience 😊👍 It's such a wonderful dish.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

My neighbour taught me how to make chapaties and she used to give us a lot of what she cooked, all gorgeous.

[@irfanmustafa5272]

Digestion differs 😢

[@luckyyyinlove]

That's so sweet 🧸

[@crazygreenlady7907]

I'm not an overly emotional person but this comment genuinely made me tear up - a child being taken in by neighbours - the sharing of resources such as time, shelter, food and love - the whole village to raise a child idea - just perfect. My mum was in hospital for 3 months in 1977 over the summer when I transitioned from primary to secondary. My dad worked long hours, the neighbours tutted that I was running feral, but not one of them fed me anything more substantial than an ice lolly. I'm assuming you're in the UK Edward, but maybe not, but I feel here we lost much of our community spirit post-war, and our vibrant migrant populations have so much to teach us to rekindle it.

[@steveed9461]

Great video says the "old white guy” - that’s me. My first ever experience of Pakistani food was at a work mates house 40yrs ago when I gifted him some exercise equipment, his mum fed me keema matar - I will never forget the amazing taste. She too apologised for speaking Punjabi, which made me feel awkward because I never thought it odd that I spoke English - it’s my language and you should never feel the need for saying sorry for speaking yours. Ever since I have been trying home recipes like yours to bring back that memory. I will be cooking this tonight😂

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Thank you for sharing this with, I loved reading about your first ever experience of trying Pakistani food 😊👍

[@janetrhule7382]

I'm making this for my Sunday dinner. Your recipes are delicious, not overly complicated, and I love how you give step by step instructions and also heat setting. I'm beginning to enjoy cooking now, thank you 😊

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@@janetrhule7382 thank you! Glad the videos are easy to follow.

[@asadashraf2128]

My favorite dish has always been keema mattur, especially the way my mum made it. She passed away a few years ago, and I’ve missed having it because no one could ever make it as perfectly as she did. But I made it myself for the first time last week using this video, and Alhamdulillah, it the closest I’ve had to how my mum made it. Thank you.

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I'm so glad to hear that. Check out my other recipes for lots more authentic home cooked meals.

[@iftikharuddin4024]

Mashallah بہت اچھی ریسیپی ھے آپ کا بہت شکریہ

[@naureh5084]

Very impressive. Must try this method. Thanks

[@FishingNOutdoorFun]

wow looks so tasty and mouth watering.. thanks for sharing

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Most welcome 😊

[@nickshinton3249]

I've made this an it was delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipes

[@ianbrown5873]

Love your demonstration and will be making it later.

[@BrianShea-ek3fv]

I grew up in south Asia. This was a staple. Your recipe is a nice upgrade. I live in iowa now and my friends are always impressed with my south Asian food. I love keema but I am going to try it exactly like you made. It was always a staple in the house. Thank you for the video.

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Hope you enjoy

[@houdasawaf8363]

I made this last night and it’s so delicious thank you for sharing your recipes .

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Mashallaha nice n very yummy 😋 👍

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highly appreciated, you are doing great.

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Nice to see someone happy in their home

[@dank4509]

Thank you, I've cooked your recipe many times, and it's perfect!

[@user-zs3ly7ql4u]

I cooked this this evening. Very good. It will be my go to Keema Matar recipe in future. Thanks!

[@carolyncooper3139]

Tried this tonight with minced chicken and it was delicious. Your recipes are easy to follow and all the spices blend together perfectly. I’ll be trying lots more thanks 🙏🏻

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Thanks Carolyn, glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍

[@dandeman1660]

Really love this channel and has inspired me so much! Have to say this version of Keema Matar is by far my favourite. Many thanks.

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Thank you 😊🙌

[@progd4v3]

Just made this for tea.absolutely amazing flavour.perfect recipe 👍👍

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Thank you for letting me know.

[@globalman2]

looks awesome ! thanks

[@aishashah3416]

I made this today and it’s the nicest Keema and pea curry I’ve ever tasted. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I love your videos. Clearly explained instruction, fabulous camera work and a joy to watch.

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Thank you Aisha 😊 glad it was enjoyed.

[@sidewaysid]

We used to go to a pub in Ashton Under Lyne in the early 80s, we got the last bus home to where we lived, but not before calling at Ali's, it was a tiny, tiny place and he only sold Keema in Pitta, it was 50p for a 1/2 one and a pound for a full one, due to him I never stop cooking this it's lovely, I always wonder what ever happened to Ali

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Some nostalgic memories there... 👌

[@potdog1000]

just made it to batch for the week & once again you done great, thank you

[@LightingJedi]

Today is Mother’s Day 2023 my first without my mum .. she passed away end of last year suddenly with pulmonary Fibrosis I decided in memory of her to find a kheema recipe thank you your bubbly character really cheered me up and I’m now making it and it’s turned out delicious and I’m having it with Rice but I used Turkey instead just for health reasons just wanted to share that with you 😔🙏🏼💜

[@regritchin9888]

One of my favourite curries thanks for all your wonderful recipes : )

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My pleasure, do subscribe for my new content! :)

[@aliakhan6576]

I made this today with the add on of potatoes and wow it was a hit - even with my fuzzy eater husband and kids. Your receipes are great, very simple to follow and finally I am learning how to cook desi food thanks to you. Keep it up x

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Aww super pleased to hear this! Thank you Alia 😊

[@anjnag6965]

Don’t worry, I understand, muh vich paani aa gaya!😍😋🤤

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Lol

[@toja-rq7gh]

Hi, I discovered you by accident on KZbin and just finished cooking this meal. I hardly ever comment on videos but this recipe is absolutely delicious!! I substituted peas for green beans and added some potato. I will definitely be trying more recipes!!! Thank you! ❤

[@jasskay8765]

absolutely loved this, followed it step by step - and surprised myself . . I'm a total novice to cooking but you made this very easy to follow, with ingredients, Timing, Gas Temp - great vid . . .

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Thank you

[@juliekalber8418]

I found you about two weeks ago. I am so glad I did. I love curry but am not so good at being consistent with the flavouring. I made this today...... it is beautiful and I now know what you mean by the 'level of flavours'! Thank you and get a cookbook happening, I will be first in line to buy for me and anyone else I can think of!

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You are so welcome! Thanks 😊👍

[@shanditta1018]

Zabardast recipe cooked it today thnx hun ...your recipe vids are fab n yummy 😋 🥰

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Thank you lovely 😊

[@Aisha-de3ew]

Tried almost all your recipes and this is one of my favourites!

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Yay! Thank you!

[@martine1452]

One of my favourites 😊

[@jeffc4757]

Ok this just looks amazing and I think I have everything I need to make this. Also love your video production.

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Thanks

[@barlow2976]

Another fantastic, authentic recipe. The sweetness of our British peas is great with spices, I do a prawn and pea dish I enjoy. My chapatis/paratha are much improved thanks to you.

[@saireenkhanum4087]

I am making this now first time and first time trying your recipe

[@treasapillay1634]

Wow i love your recipe thank you

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☺👍🙏

[@TheBinoyVudi]

Dear lord. Have mercy. This thing is so good, it make my mouth water. Your husband is a lucky man ☺️

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Thanks for your comment, he knows he is! :)

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Thank you so much for your uploads, great recipes that have such depth of flavour yet are so easy to follow & make at home. Would never have even attempted some of these dishes but you’ve made them so easy for me to make at home. Kids & mrs are well chuffed 🙏🏼

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I will be making this ASAP looks PHENOMENAL ❤❤❤

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Oh it was! Let me know what you think 👍

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Loving the recipes ❤

[@rogerfranklin2468]

I’m no cook, but I gave this a try today and it worked out very well despite being short of a couple of ingredients. Your video and instructions are very clear. Thanks.

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Glad to hear this! 😊👍

[@ThePinkflyod123]

Every thing about this video is so yummy followed your recipe & it turned to be awesome flavored qeema with matar

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks for liking

[@angiekhan5780]

Looks delicious indeed!😀👍. I usually dont like peas but watching this I'll try! Thanks Chef

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

It honestly was, give it a go, you might be swayed to liking them a bit more! :)

[@SA-nr6yo]

Yum 😋 yum I can smell it delicious 😋

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Lol

[@JameelQ]

My absolute favorite I have mine with aloo as well.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you, yes we do that sometimes too! :)

[@anooppatel9555]

I've just made this curry and followed the steps and it has turned out to be the best keema curry i've tasted !!.. its a classic dish with lots of flavour ... just remember to follow the instructions to the letter and you cant go wrong .. especially cooking off the excess water which seals all the flavour ..10 out of 10

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Glad you liked it. Thank you

[@TheChef-ss9ek]

Yea I didn't pun off all the water makes a massive difference

[@mikebryan7060]

My all time favourite curry too.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

It is a lovely curry!

[@foonng498]

Hi Shamza, I made this today. It is so tasty. Thank you for the amazing recipe. Can’t wait to try your other recipes :)

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Glad you liked it 😊👍

[@garydavidson6917]

i made this dish - and it was very good - thanks i like how u show step by step process!!!!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You're welcome 😊

[@sahotachauffeurs7371]

It's been 47 years since I've known this dish. My Mother used to cook this for us, just the way you did. Well Done!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you! 😊👍 it's always an honour to have my dishes/method of cooking compared to mums cooking!

[@lisarose8363]

Hi, Just wanted to say Thankyou so much for sharing your fantastic easy to follow receipe. I am currently on day 5 of having covid and feel horrendous but my husband is going to cook this for me tonight following your instructions cant wait as its just what i need 👍😘

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I hope your feeling better now, I hope you enjoyed the curry! :)

[@gor069]

Wondering if you tasted it?

[@tlesta666]

Get well soon and go get yourself a vacinne injection n a few boosters while your at it and then be ready to make this keema n peas

[@3igDaddio]

My god! This has been on my to-do list for months. Have just cooked it today. Best thing I have tasted for a long, long time 😊

[@batmansike4392]

Hi I tried this recipe today and seriously when it was ready my mouth was watering too . The aroma was in the whole house. Thankyou very much . ❤

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Glad you liked it 😊👍

[@CobraTrainer]

Looks great! Think i'll give it a try next week hopefully :)

[@cheftank]

Cooked to absolute perfection👌

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Thanks a lot 😊

[@sarahusman6123]

I make Keema exactly same way. Always turn out good. I also use fried sliced potatoes to give it a beautiful kick.

[@leecurries1997]

I usually make BIR curries and this is the first I have made from your recipies. OH MY WORD. It was AMAZING!! I accompanied it with your recipe for naan breads too. Kids said this was the best naan's i have made to date. I will certainly be following your recipies closer. Thank you 🙂

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Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know 😊👍

[@RADCOMJ1]

I havent had keema for years... My mouth was watering from when you went through the ingredients😂.. Subscribed👍

[@geoffwallis8588]

Keema Peas is my go too Curry in most curry houses it simple and amazing so tasty with Roti 🫓. This looks Devine Shamza definitely doing this one.

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Thanks Geoff, it honestly is so tasty, with Roti or rice. :)

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Really tasty. Lucky indeed to have found this cooking channel. 👌👌

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Thank you so much 🙂

[@tlesta666]

I only make it this way now, nice n tasty

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My husband has great taste!!! :)

[@bens2529]

so great thank you

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Our pleasure!

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This looks so good! Subbed! Love your channel. 👍🏼

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Thanks so much! 😊

[@ziggengineering7861]

Hello ! I’ve just found your channel looking for a keema recipe! What a great channel you have ! I’ll be making this for my lady this evening! Many thanks

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi, thank you so much. I hope you enjoyed this wonderful recipe. It is delicious 😊

[@UniquePersianfood]

perfect 👏

[@thehelpfulhobbyist5355]

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for sharing your cooking dishes and ideas. You've simplified Pakistani cooking and all your meals look mouthwatering 😋.

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Thanks a lot 😊👍

[@MukeshPatel-mw3sz]

Oh my God your recipe was perfect so easy to follow the results were amazing thank you very much I’m looking forward to finding a Methi chicken Recipe

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Thank you so much Mukesh. I'm hoping to video one soon, please stay tuned to the channel 😊

[@zahidmahmood1831]

Hi Shamas Thank you for uploading this amazing recipe. I have enjoyed this video very much, rewinding it at your Punjabi. It was really nice 👌

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi Zahid, it's Shamza not Shamas 🤦‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ Thank you, glad you like the punjabi touch 😀

[@jakesyaseen8494]

Lamb minced meat and peas with rice my favorite thank you for sharing this recipe from Johannesburg South Africa 👍💕🇿🇦

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You're welcome

[@terryhill6895]

Making this on the weekend, it's the 4th time I have made it. I use about 2kg of mince and the multiply all the ingredients by 4. Meals for next week done. Me and the wife love this recipe, thanks Shamza.

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Thank you so much for sharing this with me. 😊🙌

[@unclejameel]

I came here for the recipe, and stayed for the ‘bhunning’ 😂 Great easy to follow recipes which even a novice like me can follow. Keep it up 👍🏼

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Thanks so much 😊

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I looked through all your videos each one is exceptionally good the way you vlog and the dishes are all yummy has I'm a foodie

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Thank you so much 🙂 Your comments are appreciated!

[@royalnag6690]

Been a while since I made this I'll follow your recipe next time as it looks really delicious Shamza.

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Wonderful Royal Nag, I hope you like it!

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Nice work 👍

[@AamirKhan-ov5nn]

Very helpfull . And also your english and hindi is fabulous

[@hotchy78]

Amazing. I used it to stuff cabbage leaves and slow roast in the oven 👍🏼👍🏼

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Nice and healthy!

[@selinabatchelor4047]

I’ve just made this with vegetarian mince (Beyond mince) and it was absolutely delicious 😋

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Glad to hear this 😊👍

[@tokenboybandmember]

But not as nice as actual meat…

[@alexnisbet6233]

Made this tonight and it was absolutely fantastic, highly recomended, and eating it with chapatti is the only way for me. I added a teaspoon of cumin to the spice mix and a piece of casia bark. Also i used good quality italian tinned tomatoes and a sploge of tomato purae.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chox2001]

Keema curry is one of my favourites. I never thaught to have it with naan. Thank you for your recipe I subscribed today.

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Thanks and welcome

[@willywonka680]

Thanks for the recipe, my keema matar turned out great, I usually take inspiration from an online recipe and than add my own mix which is what I did today. I like mine more Punjabi home style meaning no garam masala, cardamom, bay leaf but heavy on the ginger, garlic, spice, tumeric, cilantro. Thanks for the inspiration, 5 out of 5!

[@thumbi3104]

Just made it last nite first time, came out amazing. Thank you Chamter

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Wonderful to hear this, oh and it's Shamza 😊👍

[@jasmailsingh8827]

Very nice 👌

[@nevinthephilippines]

Gonna try your recipe for Keema curry, not had this for many many years.

[@lillyp7395]

When you spoke punjabi and cracked up, that made me laugh lol 😂

[@shaztaf]

Lovely recipe..I like to add a little squeeze of lemon near the end x

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Thank you for your comment, and please do subscribe - keep watching and please do share my videos to your friends and families, so I can grow the channel. :)

[@Max_Ufc]

One of my favourites 😎🇬🇧

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thanks for the comment, it is a lovely dish! :)

[@bm1123]

Brilliant vid. With stage 2 how much water do you need to add? Do you cover the meat then allow it to almost dry out?

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

made this a few times but trying your method as we speak, house smells good, i love cooking indian food, ive even got a tandor oven lol, thanks for sharing " update" the miss loved it

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@mattwharton5939]

I warmed to this video instantly 🙂 I’ll be trying this one 💯%. Is there much difference between black and green cardamom?

[@wolfmangoland7972]

Your husband is very lucky. He gets to enjoy 5-star meals daily.

[@BruceDSouza]

Thank you, am going to make this recipe today and mix with elbow macaroni and cheese 🧀 😀

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

wow, sounds great, let me know how it turns out! :)

[@BruceDSouza]

@My Little Kitchen It turned out delish!!! This keema Matar is now my goto recipe thank you for sharing!!!!

[@acklimamohammed3015]

Your recipes are amazing one thing I like about your cooking there are no yogurt

[@Craig_whyte]

Made this last night for meal prep, absolutely delicious. Thanks very much, how long does it last in the fridge with rice?

[@lannaliseb9373]

Thank you so much for this been trying to cook keema for ages following other recipes and it would not come out how i liked it but this recipe and your instructions helped me so much thank you can you please do a video on cauliflower and potato curry id love to make that too

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you 😊 and yes I've already a video on that. Just search cauliflower potato curry by my little kitchen

[@darrylaquino6073]

Yummy And I like your style Of smile 😂

[@harpo187bling]

Good video

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Thank you 😊

[@sukhpalsandhu6341]

having moved to the US from the UK. I miss this, nice one. maybe look into taco seasoning for a surprise night, pretty good also

[@thefairygodmothers]

I loved the Punjabi Urdu - please throw a few more phrases in so I can learn xx thanks for teaching me on both levels haha xx

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Haha Iksie Darling. Will try to and thank you 😊

[@dnmurphy48]

I have 500 grams of mince in my fridge to be used today. I know what I am making now :). Everyone else is celebrating the Jubilee with rained on street parties, I shall, l make and eat curry :), but with best wishes to her Majesty. As the Beatles sang all those years ago "Her majesty is a very nice girl ... "

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Haha loved reading this! Hope you enjoyed it 😊