Beef and Potato Curry (Printable Version)
Aromatic Pakistani dish combining spiced ground beef and tender potato cubes, garnished with fresh herbs and warming spices.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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500g lean or full-fat ground beef
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1 onion, finely diced
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3 tomatoes, sliced
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¼ cup cooking oil
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1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
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1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
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1 black cardamom pod
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4 black peppercorns
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3 cloves
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1 teaspoon red chili powder
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1¼ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoon coriander powder
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2 teaspoon cumin powder
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½ teaspoon turmeric powder
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2 small potatoes, cut in 2 cm cubes
→ Garnish
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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2 green chilies, sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
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1 tablespoon ginger, sliced
# Steps:
01 -
Heat oil in a pan and add the onion. Sauté until light golden in color, then add a splash of water to prevent further browning.
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Add black cardamom, cloves and peppercorns. Allow them to release their aroma for about one minute.
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Add chopped tomatoes, minced ginger and garlic along with salt, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin and coriander powders. Mix well and cover the pan until tomatoes break down.
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Uncover and stir-fry the tomatoes on medium-high heat until oil separates and rises to the sides.
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Add ground beef, stir to combine with the tomato sauce and mash with a ladle to break any lumps. Pour ¼ cup water, cover and cook on medium-low heat for approximately 15 minutes until the meat is fully cooked.
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Uncover and increase heat to high. Cook until remaining moisture evaporates and meat releases oil, about 5 minutes.
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Add potato cubes with another ¼ cup water. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until potatoes are tender.
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Uncover and either dry any extra moisture for a drier Aloo Keema, or add another ¼ cup water for a moister curry. Sprinkle garam masala and simmer on lowest heat for 3-4 minutes.
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Add chopped coriander, sliced ginger and green chilies. Keep covered on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
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Turn off heat and serve with warm roti, paratha or basmati rice.
# Notes:
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Aloo Keema is a traditional Pakistani curry combining ground meat and potatoes in a rich spice blend.
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For best flavor, allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before serving.