Cape Malay Babotie

IrishAmerican's Note:

A spicy alternative to Meat Loaf, it is a traditional dish made by South Africans of Malaysian decent. I tried it when on holiday there and copied it from <a href="http://www.favorite-cooking-recipes/cooking-recipes/?V*565645+Baboti">Recipe Site</a>

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0

• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 5 small onions , coarsely cut
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam
• 1 handful raisins
• 2 tablespoons chutney
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tomato , cut up
• 4 sl bread
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup milk

Directions:

1. Warm a heavy pot. Put in first 8 ingredients, warm thoroughly.
2. Remove from heat and add next 6 ingredients. Return to low heat and mix until bubbly.
3. Dampen and dice bread. Add to mixture and stir well.
4. Add ground beef and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Fill a shallow greased casserole dish with Baboti mixture.
6. Beat egg with milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over Baboti mixture.
7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes (until custard is golden).
8. Serve with yellow rice and salad.