Vetkoek with Curried Mince
Golden fried dough balls split open and filled with spiced curried mince, a street food favourite.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.96 a head
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
Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add the warm water and mix to a soft, sticky dough. Cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and mince and brown for 8 minutes.
14 min - 3
Stir in the curry powder, tomato purée, 200 ml water, chutney and carrot. Simmer for 20 minutes until thick. Season well.
20 min - 4
Heat the sunflower oil in a deep pan to 170 C. With wet hands, shape the dough into 6 balls and flatten slightly.
- 5
Fry in batches for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until deep golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper.
8 min - 6
Split each vetkoek open and fill with the hot mince.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.