Description
Aloo Keema, a comforting dish featuring spiced ground meat and tender potatoes, is the perfect one-pot meal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The harmonious blend of flavors and aromas will transport you to culinary bliss, making every bite a delightful experience. Serve it with warm naan or fluffy rice for a satisfying feast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 0.5 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. SautΓ© the chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground chicken and brown evenly while breaking it apart.
- Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; cook for two minutes.
- Mix in the diced potatoes and season with salt. Pour enough water or broth to cover the mixture and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like peas or carrots. Swap ground chicken for turkey or use plant-based meat alternatives for a vegetarian version. Adjust spices according to your heat preference.