Aloo keema

A Simple Aloo Keema | Pakistani Ground Beef And Potato Dish

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Aloo keema is a straightforward one-pot dish made with ground beef and potatoes, seasoned with traditional spices. The ground meat is combined with tomatoes and onion gravy, along with potatoes. It is usually made with minced beef or mutton in Pakistan, which produces the most flavorful outcome.

Aloo Keema (Ground meant and Potato Curry)

Aloo keema curry is a simple and delicious dish made with ground beef, potatoes, and spices. It’s a popular comfort food in Pakistan and can be prepared in under 45 minutes. The best thing is that it uses all of the common ingredients that are often found in the pantry.

Ingridents For Aloo Keema (Ground beef and Potato Curry)

What Are The Best Substitutes You Can Use For Aloo Keema?

  • Ground Meat  You can use the full-fat or lean meat of beef, mutton, or lamb. Whatever will work best for you
  • Potatoes: I like to use red potatoes for their quicker cooking time and flavor, but any potatoes can easily be used, make sure to cut the potatoes into smaller cubes. I like to dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, which works best for aloo keema, so I can enjoy every bite.
  • Whole Spices: Whole spices give more aromatic flavor in desi cuisine, but if you feel the aroma is overwhelming, then discard them during cooking. You can also use garam masala powder.
  • Onions: I like to use red onions in my cooking, they have less water content and are easy to golden brown in our desi cooking, but any onion will work in this recipe. Thinly sliced onion, you can also use a vegetable chopper.
  • Tomatoes: Tomatoes usually give a slightly tangy flavor to recipes, but if you don’t have them or want to omit them, yogurt is another way to add tanginess without compromising the taste.

Q and A

What is keema made of?

Keema is made of ground beef. In Pakistan, it is traditionally minced beef. However, it could be mutton, lamb, or chicken minced meat.

beef Aloo Keema
Aloo Keema

Here Are My Top Four Tips To Make A Delicious Beef Aloo Keema

  • The first and most important tip to making ground beef is to not wash it, but if you are not satisfied without washing it, I’ll suggest just a quick rinse with cold water and keeping it in the strainer to drain extra water.
  • I like to cook meat in a heavy bottom pan. It helps to prevent burning and hot spots. With a thicker base, the heat is distributed more evenly, so you don’t have to worry about your food burning in certain areas.
  • After adding keema, make sure to sauté it until the moisture evaporates from the meat. Don’t add water until this stage; it will tender in its own water. Bhunnai (a blend of sautéing and stir-frying) is key to good keema.
  • Some people like to eat bhunna hua (dry without gravy, but a moist version), but you can always add the gravy by adding more water at the end.

Best Way To Enjoy Aloo Keema Fullest

I like to serve it with some simple salad like Kachumar salad, and green chutney In terms of pairing, Aloo Keema pairs well with just about anything; here is my personal favorite.

  • Aloo qeema is best served with Chapati, Roti, or Naan.
  • Puri or Pharata is also another great way to enjoy this flavorful dish, especially if served at breakfast or brunch.
  • It also goes great with a side of pulao or plain Zeera rice.
  • The healthy way to enjoy your aloo keema is also to pair it with couscous or quinoa.

My 4 All-Time Favorite Ideas To Use Leftover Aloo Keema

I usually like to cook a big batch of keema so I can use the leftovers later in the week; it helps me save a bunch of time.

  • Boil your favorite pasta and add leftover keema with tomato paste or pasta sauce and ketchup.
  • Make a paratha roll with leftover aloo keema with the addition of green chutney and Imli chutney You can also add onion rings or salad leaves for crunch.
  • Leftover keema is also great to use in tacos. All you need to do is add your favorite taco toppings.
  • Perfect for making quick weekday biryani. Layering Keema and boiled rice with a handful of cilantro, mint, and lemon pieces. Super easy and delicious weekday dinner in no time.

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Aloo Keema | Pakistani Minced Meat and Potato Curry

Recipe by Urooj Naeem
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: MainCuisine: PakistaniDifficulty: Medium
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Aloo Keema is an easy one-pot Pakistani traditional dish made with ground meat, potatoes, tomatoes, and a lot of spices. It’s a delicious yet fail-proof recipe.

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Ingredients

  • Whole Spices
  • 4 whole black peppercorns

  • 3 cloves

  • 1 cardamon pod

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • For the aloo keema (ground mince and potato curry),
  • 1 cup  oil

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 medium potatoes cut into small cubes

  • 1/2 kg ground meat/keema

  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste can be substituted with freshly minced ginger

  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste can be substituted with freshly minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons of coriander powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, haldi

  • 1 teaspoon of red chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt, as per your taste

  • 1/2 cup of water

  • 3 green chilies for garnish

  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish

Directions

  • Add oil to a heavy bottom pot on medium heat.
  • Slice the onions, you can use a vegetable chopper to cut your chopping time. Fry onions until they turn a light golden brown in color. Add whole spices and ginger garlic paste, just wait for 30 seconds to release the aroma.
  • Now add the meat and sauté until all the water from the meat evaporates. This way, all heak (smell) of the raw meat will go too.
  • After all the water evaporates, add all the powdered spices. Sprinkle a few drops of water if needed. Saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until all the meat is evenly colored. You might need to break the meat into small pieces with the help of your spatula. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Don’t add water Keema will release its own water.
  • Add tomatoes, mix well, cover, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. If you want, you can also add yogurt at this stage.
  • Now add the cubed potatoes and 1/2 cup of water, cover, and cook on medium-low heat until they get tender.
  • When aloo keema is ready, you will see oil separating on the sides of the pot. At this stage, you can decide how runny you want to keep your aloo keema. You can add or dry out the water according to your taste.
  • Add green chilies, Julian-cut ginger, and cilantro. Cover it and bring back the heat to medium-low. (simmering)
  • Sprinkle garam masala powder at the top before serving.
  • Serve with roti or naan to enjoy it to the fullest.

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Notes

  • If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, you can add diced tomatoes. Or add yogurt; it will also give great flavor to your dish.
  • The same recipe can be used with mutton, lamb, or chicken mince.

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