Qeema Aloo
A comforting and flavorful Pakistani minced beef and potato curry made with onions, tomatoes, everyday spices, and a simple bhuna masala. Perfect for serving with roti, paratha, or rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Pakistan
For the Qeema Aloo
- 2 –3 tbsp oil
- 1 medium purple onion chopped
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 –2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 2 –3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
For Garnish
- Fresh coriander
- Chopped chillies
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
Heat oil in a pot and cook the chopped onion until softened and the edges start turning brown.
Add the beef mince and ginger garlic paste. Cook until the mince changes color, releases all its water, and the water dries up completely.
Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, red chilli powder, black pepper, and yogurt. Mix well.
Add the cubed potatoes and water. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the lid and cook on high heat until the qeema dries slightly and releases oil.
Sprinkle with garam masala and garnish with coriander and chopped chillies.
Serve hot with roti, paratha, naan, or rice.
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