Aloo Qeema

Ingredients

• 500 g minced beef or mutton
• 2 potatoes (Medium, peeled and cubed)
• 2 onions (Medium, finely sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (Chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• green chilies (2–3, to taste)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin powder
• salt (To taste)
• 0.5 tsp garam masala
• fresh coriander (For garnish)
• 3 tbsp oil
• water (As needed; use a little when adding the potatoes)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a cooking pot or deep skillet.

2. 2

   Add the finely sliced onions and fry until golden.

3. 3

   Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the minced beef or mutton and cook until it changes color.

5. 5

   Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil separates from the mixture.

7. 7

   Add the peeled, cubed potatoes and a little water.

8. 8

   Cover the pot and cook until both the potatoes and qeema are tender.

9. 9

   Finish with the garam masala, green chilies, and fresh coriander.

10. 10

    Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact amount of water or a cooking temperature and duration for the covered cooking stage; add water sparingly as needed until the potatoes and meat become tender.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• curry
• Pakistani
• South Asian
• comfort food
• one-pot
• gluten-free
• family meal