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Aloo Keema Curry

Homecooked hearty Aloo Keema Curry close-up

Aloo Keema Curry is a flavorful Indian dish combining spiced minced meat with tender potatoes, perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 300g minced meat (keema, lamb or beef)
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • 150 ml water

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Mix in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Add minced meat and brown it, stirring frequently to break lumps.
  5. Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt; cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Add tomato puree and cook until oil starts separating from the masala.
  7. Add diced potatoes and water, mix well, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  8. Sprinkle garam masala and stir gently; cook uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken the curry.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or Indian bread.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of cream or yogurt just before serving, and enjoy with steamed basmati rice or warm naan.