Minced Lamb With Potatoes (Aloo Keema)

Minced Lamb With Potatoes (Aloo Keema)

  • 500 gm lamb minced (keema)
  • 2 onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 to matoes (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 3 medium potatoes (peeled & cubed)
  • 4 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
  • 4 green chilies (thinly sliced)
  • few coriander leaves

Method

  1. Heat oil in a deep pot or wok over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn light brown.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger paste. and saute for about 1 minute till you smell the aroma.
  3. Now add the chopped tomatoes next along with cumin powder, turmeric, cayenne, coriander and red chilli powder.
  4. Stir and cook for 5 minutes or until oil comes on top.
  5. Add minced. Turn heat to high and stir it with a spoon for 20 minutes on medium high heat.
  6. The meat will start separating,changing color, sweating and becoming watery. Do not worry, everything is going as per plan.
  7. Now add yogurt, 1/4 cup water and salt. Stir well.
  8. Turn the heat to the lowest possible on your burner.
  9. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until minc is cooked thorough. Note; {You ll need to stir and check periodically to ensure that lamb is not sticking to the bottom. Add more water if needed.}
  10. Now add the potatoes and again cover the pot.
  11. Cook covered for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are almost cooked.
  12. Remove the lid. Check the seasoning and cook on high again for 5 minutes till everything comes together.
  13. Garnish with chopped coriander and green chilies.
  14. Dish it out. Minced Lamb With Potatoes are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with chapati or brown rice along with green salad.