Aloo Keema

A fatty and satisfying dish that is very versatile

Ok, so I’ve got another Indian recipe I’d like to share with y’all. This is a dish that I did not understand for quite a while, and looking at recipes online, it seemed a little bland to me. Turns out this was all just a skill-issue, as I did not quite understand Indian food at that time. Knowing what I know now, I’d like to share an actually tasty recipe for aloo keema. I like serving this with naan, rice and my mint dip.

Ingredients

  • Ground pork (or ground mutton, but this is harder to find in the Netherlands)
  • Potatoes
  • Red onions
  • Green chilis
  • Tomato (cubed, but tomato passata also works)
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Cinnamon (stick or powder)
  • Cardamom (pods or ground)
  • Bay leaf
  • Cloves (whole or powder)
  • Tumeric powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Garam masala powder
  • Salt
  • Coriander leafs (to garnish)
  • A pinch of salt

Cooking plan

  • Start by heating oil in a pan and tempering your Cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf and cloves.
  • Once your spices are tempered, add your onions and let them brown on medium heat. After a bit, also slit your green chilis and add them.
  • Mince your garlic and ginger and add them once your onions are done. Then, add your tomatoes to the pot, until these are done and a little mushy.
  • Now, add your Tumeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala in a 1:2:4:2:1 ratio. Then season the rest with salt.
  • Add in your meat and cook it on medium-high heat until it is browned.
  • Add in your potatoes and cover your Keema in water, cook until your potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Finally, garnish with coriander leafs.

ENJOY!!