Potato chops

This is a lovely meaty snack, which can be made either in small bitesize or large chops for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

500g lean beef mince
4-5 cloves of chopped garlic
1 inch chopped ginger
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
2 large chopped onions
1-2 green chillies, chopped
freshly chopped coriander
Salt & pepper for seasoning

6-8 potatoes, skinned, boiled and mashed (season with salt)
beaten egg, for coating chops
Semolina, for coating chops

Method:

1. Marinate the mince with the garlic,ginger,turmeric, chilli powder and season with salt and pepper. Keep aside for half an hour atleast.

2. In a saucepan, place the mince, cook on medium heat. Once the mince is half cooked add the onions and green chillies. Mix well and check for seasoning.

3. Once the mince is cooked add freshly chopped coriander and mix.

4. Make small/medium balls of the mashed potato, in the center make a small hole and add the mince, then cover with the mash potato. Flatten into a potato chop.

5. Dip each chop into beaten egg and then coat with semolina.

6. Shallow fry in oil, serve hot with side salad.

Tips:

Peas can be added to the mince for added flavour.

Green Pork Curry

This is one of my mum's recipes.

Ingredients:

1kg pork, cut into medium pieces, marinated with salt

To grind:
1 inch ginger
5-6 cloves of garlic
4 green chillies
6-8 cloves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
8-10 peppercorns
1/2 tsp whole cumin
1 onion
1/2 bunch fresh coriander leaves
tamarind soaked in water

Salt & pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. Grind all the above ingredients into a smooth paste. Keep aside.

2. In a saucepan place the pork pieces and cook until half done.

3. Add the ground masala. Season as required.

4. Cook until pork is tender and gravy is thick and coating the pork pieces. If you need more gravy add water and boil as required.

5. Serve with pitta or boiled white rice.


Tips:

The above masala can be ground with lemon juice or vinegar according to preference.