08/21/2026
Aloo Keema (Minced Lamb with Potatoes) ๐๐ฅ
A comforting, richly spiced dish of minced lamb and tender potatoes โ absolutely perfect with a pile of fluffy rice or warm naan!
Ingredients:
๐ฅฉ Minced lamb: 500g
๐ฅ Potatoes: 300g, peeled and diced into small cubes
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Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
๐ง Garlic cloves: 3, minced
๐ง Fresh ginger: 1 tbsp, grated
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Chopped tomatoes: 400g tin
๐ซ Tomato purรฉe: 1 tbsp
๐ถ๏ธ Green chilli: 1, finely chopped (optional)
๐ง Ground cumin: 1 tsp
๐ง Ground coriander: 1 tsp
๐ง Ground turmeric: ยฝ tsp
๐ง Garam masala: 1 tsp
๐ง Paprika: 1 tsp (for a milder smokiness)
๐ฟ Fresh coriander: small bunch, chopped
๐ง Vegetable oil or ghee: 2 tbsp
โซ Sea salt and black pepper: to taste
๐ง Water: 200ml, as needed
Method:
๐ณ Heat the oil or ghee in a large frying pan over medium heat.
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Sautรฉ the chopped onion until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
๐ง Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green chilli if using, and cook for a minute until fragrant.
๐ฅฉ Add the minced lamb, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and brown all over.
๐ง Sprinkle over the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for a minute to coat the meat in the spices.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato purรฉe. Bring to a simmer.
๐ฅ Add the diced potatoes, mixing well to coat them in the sauce.
๐ง Pour in 200ml water, cover, and simmer gently for 25โ30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened beautifully.
๐ฟ Scatter over fresh coriander just before serving.
Serving Information:
โฑ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ฅ Cooking Time: 40 minutes
๐ฐ Total Time: 55 minutes
๐ด Servings: 4 generous portions
โก Calories: ~420 per portion
Tips:
๐ Adjust the spice to your taste โ add extra chilli if you love it fiery!
๐ฅ For a richer flavour, let the keema rest off the heat for 10 minutes before serving.
๐ Serve with basmati rice, naan, or even a simple green salad for a fresh twist.
๐ง Leftovers are smashing the next day โ they also make a brilliant filling for samosas or jacket potatoes!