Aloo Keema Chops

Serves: 6

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

57

Sweetness

49

Sourness

48

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 pinch

Kosher Salt

1 pinch

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Garam Masala

Directions:

1

These potato and lamb croquettes are traditionally served with fresh sliced onions, carrots and beetroot salad

2

In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, chopped chiles, ground cumin seeds, and chopped fresh cilantro, until well combined

3

Season the mixture, with salt, to taste

4

For the croquette filling: Heat the 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over a medium heat, add the chopped onion, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown

5

Add the ground lamb, ginger, chile powder, ground coriander, and ground cumin

6

Cook, stirring continuously, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the ground lamb has cooked through

7

Add the garam masala, and the lemon juice, and season, with salt, to taste

8

Strain the lamb mixture through a fine sieve, and allow any excess oil to drain away

9

Set the mixture aside to cool

10

Divide the potato mixture into 12 equal portions, and roll each portion into a ball

11

Make a hollow in the center of each potato ball, using your finger

12

Spoon 1 tablespoon of the lamb mixture into each of the 12 hollows, then fold the potato over and around it

13

Flatten the filled potato ball into a patty using your hands

14

Place the potato balls onto a baking tray, and cover the tray with plastic wrap, and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes

15

Beat the eggs in a bowl, and sprinkle the bread crumbs onto a plate

16

Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed frying pan until a bread crumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped into it

17

Caution: Hot oil can be dangerous

18

Do not leave unattended

19

Dip each patty into the beaten egg, and then dredge in the bread crumbs until completely coated

20

Lower each patty into the oil, and fry for 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown, and completely cooked through

21

Set aside to drain on a tray lined with paper towels

22

Serve immediately