South African Bobotie

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 5 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chutney
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 4 tablespoons oat bran

• 1 (14 ounce) can lentils, drained
• 1/2 cup sultana or raisins
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 3 bay leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the over to 350°F.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions and garlic until soft.

3. 3

   Add the meat and cook until brown, drain if necessary.

4. 4

   Add the curry, salt, apricot jelly, chutney, Worcestershire sauce, turmeric and vinegar. Mix well.

5. 5

   Add the lentils, sultanas and oat bran, mix, and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Add one egg to meat, mix well and spoon into a greased over-proof dish. Smooth the tops so it is level.

7. 7

   Add the other egg, a pinch of turmeric and a pinch of salt to the milk. Mix, and then pour that over the top of the meat.

8. 8

   Place 3 or 4 bay leaves on top and bake uncovered for about 60 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve over rice.