Keema Aloo (Minced Meat with Potatoes)
Keema Aloo is a classic South Asian dish featuring spiced minced meat cooked with tender potatoes. This hearty and flavorful curry is perfect for a comforting meal served with rice or flatbreads.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 1 largeonion
finely chopped
- 4 clovesgarlic cloves
minced
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger
grated
- 1 green chili
finely chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoonground cumin
- 1 teaspoonground coriander
- 0 ½ teaspoonturmeric powder
- 0 ½ teaspoonred chili powder
adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoongaram masala
- 500 gramsminced meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)
- 3 potatoes
medium-sized, peeled and diced
- 2 mediumtomato
pureed or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoonsalt
adjust to taste
- 0 ¼ cupfresh cilantro
chopped for garnish
- 100 mlwater
as needed
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook the spices for 1 minute to release their aroma.
Add the minced meat to the pan. Break up any clumps with a spoon and cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the pureed or finely chopped tomatoes. Stir well, and cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Add the diced potatoes, salt, and about 100 ml of water. Mix well, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and tender, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat to reduce excess moisture if necessary. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
