Aromatic Masala Mince
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 450g/1lb lean beef mince
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 x 2.5cm/1inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 x 425g can chopped tomatoes
- 1-2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 10ml/2tsp garam masala
- 2 handfuls freshly chopped coriander
Method:
1. Heat a large, shallow, non-stick frying pan until hot and cook the mince, onion, garlic and ginger for 5-7 minutes.
2. Reduce the heat and add the tomatoes, chillies, seasoning, garam masala and half the coriander.
3. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Garnish with the remaining coriander and serve with plain basmati rice, poppadums and a cucumber raita, or a selection of relishes.
