South African Bobotie Curry

Ingredients

• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Eggs (3)
• Almonds (1/4 cup, slivered)
• Raisins (1/4 cup)
• Bread (2 slices, soaked in milk)
• White vinegar (2 tablespoons)
• Apricot jam (2 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
• Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Curry powder (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 large, finely chopped)
• Ground beef (1 kg)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the curry powder, turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and grated ginger.
5. Add the spice mixture, apricot jam, and white vinegar to the pan with the ground beef. Stir well to combine.
6. Squeeze out the excess milk from the soaked bread slices and add them to the pan. Mix well.
7. Stir in the raisins and slivered almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
9. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour the egg custard over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and golden brown on top.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
12. Serve the Bobotie Curry with steamed rice or bread and enjoy!