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Aloo Keema

Name: Aloo Keema
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 500 grams minced beef or lamb; 2 medium-sized potatoes; 1 large, finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 inch piece, grated ginger; 2, chopped green chilies; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp coriander powder; a handful, chopped fresh coriander leaves; 3 tbsp oil; to taste salt

Aloo Keema is a popular Pakistani dish combining minced meat (keema) and potatoes (aloo) cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy. It is a hearty and flavorful dish, often served with naan or rice, and holds a special place in home-cooked meals across Pakistan.

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Pakistani70%

Central Asian30%

Ingredients

minced beef or lamb
500 grams
potatoes
2 medium-sized
onion
1 large, finely chopped
tomato puree
1/2 cup
garlic
3 cloves, minced
ginger
1 inch piece, grated
green chilies
2, chopped
cumin seeds
1 tsp
turmeric powder
1/2 tsp
red chili powder
1 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
coriander powder
1 tsp
fresh coriander leaves
a handful, chopped
oil
3 tbsp
salt
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Rooted in Mughal culinary traditions, Aloo Keema evolved in the Indian subcontinent, with Pakistani variations emphasizing local spices and cooking styles. It reflects the fusion of Central Asian meat preparations with South Asian vegetable use.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Pakistani70%

ingredients+techniques

Central Asian30%

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Techniques

sautéing simmering spice tempering

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