Bobotie

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk
1 slice bread, torn
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 pounds ground lamb or beef
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons Mrs Balls fruit chutney
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup currants
2 eggs, beaten
6 bay or lemon leaves

Directions

Soak 1/2 cup of the milk with the bread. In a skillet, brown the onions in oil, add the curry powder and meat and sauté until browned. Mix in the bread and season with salt and pepper, fruit chutney, brown sugar, and currants. Spread in a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Combine the remaining 1 cup milk with the beaten eggs and pour over. Bake in a preheated 175C oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until set. Serve with yellow rice or couscous, sliced banana, and chutney.

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