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Spiced, gently sweet curried mince under a golden egg custard, the national dish of South Africa.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.21 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Tear the bread into a bowl, pour over 100 ml of the milk and leave it to soak.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onions for 8 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Add the mince and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric and cumin and cook for 1 minute until it smells warm and spicy.
8 min - 4
Squeeze the milk out of the bread and stir the bread into the mince. Add the jam, chutney, vinegar, sultanas, lemon zest and juice. Season well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and press it down firmly. Beat the eggs with the remaining 150 ml milk and a pinch of salt.
- 6
Pour the egg mixture over the top and press the bay leaves into it. Bake for 30 minutes until the topping is set and golden.
30 min - 7
Rest for 5 minutes. Serve with yellow rice and chutney.
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