Aaloo Qeema (Potato & Mince Curry)

Qeema Aaloo

(Mince & Potato Curry)

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• ¼ tsp cumin
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• ¼ to ½ cup oil (depending on your preference)
• 450 g beef or 450 g ground chicken
• 1 tsp gingerroot, minced
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder / cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp (or to taste), salt
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 2 -3 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• ½ cup green peas (optional)
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 green chilies
• A handful of coriander leaves, chopped

Method:

• Fry onions with cumin in a heavy based pan over medium heat.
• When onions are golden, add meat, garlic and ginger and cook over medium heat about 3-5 mins or until all the moisture has dried from the minced meat.
• Add spices (except Kashmiri chilli powder) + 3 tbsp water and stirring constantly, cook another 2 minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes and yogurt and cook for about 5 mins, stirring constantly.
• Add Kashmiri chili powder and garam masala and stir well.
• If it is beef mince, then cook for further 10 minutes before adding potatoes.
• Add potatoes and peas and mix thoroughly.
• Add ½ cup of water, cover and cook 30 mins over low heat or until potatoes & peas are tender.
• Add chillies and coriander right before serving.
• Serve hot with naan, chapati or rice.