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Aloo Keema Chop

A typical Bengali snack – mashed potato casing stuffed with spicy chicken mince, shaped into oblong cops and deep-fried This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Aloo Keema Chop

Main IngredientsLarge potatoes, Chicken mince (keema)
CuisineBengali
CourseSnacks and Starters
Prep Time21-25 minutes
Cook time26-30 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of CookingModerate
OthersNon Veg

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chicken mince (keema)
  • 3 large potatoes, boiled, peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped 
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • A pinch of turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • A pinch of roasted cumin powder
  • ¾ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 eggs
  • Breadcrumbs as required
  • Oil for deep frying

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan; add green chillies, ginger, garlic and onion. Sauté till golden brown.
  2. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, and mix well.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons water and mix well. Add chicken mince, salt and sauté till the mince is completely cooked.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves, mix well. Take it off the heat and set aside to cool.
  5. In a bowl, add potatoes, salt, and mix well, set aside. In another bowl, break 2 eggs, add salt, whisk well and set aside.
  6. Take breadcrumbs in another bowl, add salt, remaining chopped coriander leaves and set aside.
  7. Divide the potatoes mixture into equal portions and stuff each portion with a portion of the prepared chicken mixture and shape it into a chop. Dip in the eggs mixture and coat it with breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  8. Heat sufficient oil in a non-stick pan, deep fry the prepared chops till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.
  9. Serve hot with green chutney.
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