Aloo Keema

Ingredients

• 500g beef or lamb mince
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander to serve

Instructions

1. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds.
2. Add the onions and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, then the mince, and brown it well.
4. Add the tomatoes and ground spices, season, and cook until the tomatoes break down.
5. Tip in the potatoes and a splash of water, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
6. Stir in the garam masala, scatter with coriander and serve.

Serving suggestions

• Lovely with roti, naan or rice. A spoon of yoghurt on the side cools things down.

Storage & reheating

Keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Freezes well for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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