Indian Mince Curry
Creating Indian Mince Curry with Pappadums is a culinary journey that combines aromatic spices, tender beef mince, and the crunch of pappadums into a dish that promises to be a staple in your recipe collection. With ingredients that meld together like a well-rehearsed dance, this recipe offers a serving suggestion and little twists to make the dish uniquely yours, inviting an adventure in every bite.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
35 minutes
Servings
This recipe serves 4.
Ingredients
- Beef Mince: 500g (1.1 lbs)
- Vegetable Oil: 1 tbsp (15 ml)
- Brown Onion, diced: 1 large
- Korma Indian Curry Paste: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Canned Diced Tomatoes: 400g (14 oz)
- Coconut Milk: 400 ml (13.5 fl oz)
- Water: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Chilli Flakes (optional): To taste
- Fresh Cucumber: 1 large
- Mini Pappadums: 8
- Sweet Mango Chutney: 1 jar (for serving)
- Salt: To taste
Method
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat (350°F or 175°C). Add the diced brown onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high (375°F or 190°C) and add the beef mince. Cook until thoroughly browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the korma curry paste, cooking for 2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and water. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low (300°F or 150°C) and let simmer gently for 20 minutes. Season with salt and chilli flakes to taste.
- While the curry simmers, use a vegetable peeler to create cucumber ribbons and lightly toast the mini pappadums in a separate pan over medium heat (350°F or 175°C) for about 2 minutes or until crisp.
- Serve the curry with cucumber ribbons, toasted pappadums, and a side of sweet mango chutney.
This Indian Mince Curry with Pappadums recipe is a delightful exploration of flavors and textures. It’s a hearty, comforting dish that combines the richness of beef mince with aromatic spices and the crunch of pappadums, balanced by the freshness of cucumber ribbons and the sweetness of mango chutney. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, it’s sure to become a beloved addition to your culinary repertoire.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g