Description:

Spicy mince with potatoes

Source:

Rochelle Gonsalves

Serves/Makes:4 or more

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). beef mince
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped garlic
• 4 medium potatoes (diced)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) red chilli powder
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 medium green capsicum, diced
• salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) caraway seeds
• 1 tsp (5 ml) garam masala powder (powder of equal quantities of cloves, cardamom and cinnamon)
• 1/2 black pepper powder or to taste

Preparation

• Heat oil in a pan, and add caraway seeds.
• After a few seconds, add onions and fry them until they turn light brown.
• Then add garlic and fry until aromatic.
• Add mince and fry for 5 minutes.
• Then add potatoes and salt, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, red chili powder, garam masala powder and green capsicum; and mix well.
• Cover the pan with a lid and simmer until mince and potatoes are cooked, and the mixture is almost dry.
• Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves, mix well and serve hot.

Comments

For added taste, you could add shelled green peas and/or shredded carrots.