Curried mince
Serves: 4
Time to prepare: 10 mins
Time to cook: approx 40 mins
Cals per portion: 415
15ml (1tbsp) oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
10ml (2tsp) grated root ginger
30ml (2tbsp) medium curry paste
400g (14oz) minced beef
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
175g (6oz) frozen peas
45ml (3tbsp) fresh chopped coriander
Boiled rice, naan bread and cucumber ribbons to serve
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion for 5 mins. Add the garlic and ginger, and fry for a further 2-3 mins, then stir in the curry paste. Cook for 1 min.
2. Add the mince and cook until browned all over, then stir in 450ml (3/4pt) water and the potatoes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 mins, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
3. Add the peas and cook for a further 3-4 mins, then stir in the coriander and serve immediately with the boiled rice, naan bread and cucumber ribbons.
