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Keema Aloo

by Nabeela Kauser
Keema Aloo brings together minced meat and potatoes in a warmly spiced, homestyle curry. Its hearty texture and rich aroma make it a comforting favourite, perfect for everyday meals with rice or flatbread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 652 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Minced Lamb
  • 300 g Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 100 ml Oil
  • 2 Black Cardamom
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 400 g Tomatoes canned chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 300 ml Water
  • Salt adjust to taste
  • Coriander Leaves fresh, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the whole spices and sauté for 1 minute
  • Add the onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, ginger paste, and green chillies. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the minced lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Mix in the spices. Cook for 2–3 minutes to release the spices’ aroma.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and cook until they soften, around 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced potatoes and water, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes on low heat until potatoes are tender and lamb is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle garam masala over the top, stir gently, and cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 25gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 711mgFibre: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1150IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Curry, Food, Keema, Lamb, Meat, Minced Meat, Recipe
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