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If you\u2019re looking for the ultimate comfort food that packs big flavor with humble ingredients, this <\/span>Curry Mince & Roti<\/span><\/b> combo is it.<\/span> Deeply spiced beef simmered with tender potatoes and sweet garden peas, all rolled up in warm, buttery flatbread\u2014it doesn\u2019t get better than this.<\/span><\/p>\n Prep time:<\/b> 20 mins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cook time:<\/b> 40 mins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Servings:<\/b> 4\u20136<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 3 cups<\/b> cake flour (plus extra for rolling)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp<\/b> salt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tbsp<\/b> cooking oil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 cup<\/b> boiling water<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd cup (100g)<\/b> butter or ghee, melted (for layering and frying)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 2 tbsp<\/b> vegetable oil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 500g<\/b> beef or lamb mince<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 large<\/b> onion, finely diced<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3 cloves<\/b> garlic, minced<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tbsp<\/b> fresh ginger, finely grated<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 tbsp<\/b> medium curry powder or Cape Malay masala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp<\/b> ground cumin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tsp<\/b> ground coriander<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd tsp<\/b> turmeric powder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 medium<\/b> potato, peeled and cut into tiny cubes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tin (400g)<\/b> chopped tomatoes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd cup<\/b> beef stock or water<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u00bd cup<\/b> frozen peas<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 tbsp<\/b> chutney or apricot jam (optional, for a hint of sweetness)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Salt and black pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fresh coriander for garnish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Mix the dough:<\/b> In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.<\/span> Add the oil and pour in the boiling water.<\/span> Stir with a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Knead & rest:<\/b> Once cool enough to touch, knead the dough for 4\u20135 minutes until smooth.<\/span> Cover with a towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Layer with butter:<\/b> Divide the dough into 6 equal balls.<\/span> Roll each ball out into a circle, brush generously with melted butter, and roll it up tightly into a rope.<\/span> Coil the rope into a spiral (like a cinnamon roll).<\/span> Cover and rest for another 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Braise the aromatics:<\/b> Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.<\/span> Add the diced onion and fry until golden brown and soft.<\/span> Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Toast spices:<\/b> Lower the heat, add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric, and fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Brown the meat:<\/b> Add the mince, using a spoon to break up any lumps.<\/span> Cook until browned throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Simmer:<\/b> Add the chopped tomatoes, cubed potatoes, stock, and chutney (if using).<\/span> Cover, turn the heat to low, and let it simmer gently for 20\u201325 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Finish:<\/b> Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes.<\/span> Season with salt and pepper.<\/span> The sauce should be thick rather than watery so it wraps easily inside the rotis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Roll out:<\/b> On a floured surface, flatten each buttered spiral and roll it out into a thin circle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pan-fry:<\/b> Heat a dry skillet or pan over medium-high heat.<\/span> Place a roti in the dry pan. Cook for 1\u20132 minutes until bubbles appear, flip, brush with a little melted butter, and cook until golden brown spots form on both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Clap the roti:<\/b> Immediately after taking each roti out of the pan, lightly “clap” or scrunch it between your hands to break up the layers and make it flaky.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Spoon a generous help of hot curry mince into the center of a warm roti. Top with fresh cilantro and a side of tomato-onion sambal or chutney, roll it up like a burrito, and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cozy Homemade Curry Mince & Flaky Butter Roti If you\u2019re looking for the ultimate comfort food that packs big flavor with humble ingredients, this Curry Mince & Roti combo is it. Deeply spiced beef simmered with tender potatoes and sweet garden peas, all rolled up in warm, buttery flatbread\u2014it doesn\u2019t get better than this. Prep […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[775,710,653],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-indian","category-recipes","category-sublime-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"\nPrep & Cook Time<\/h3>\n
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Ingredients<\/h3>\n
For the Soft Butter Rotis:<\/h4>\n
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For the Savory Mince Curry:<\/h4>\n
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Instructions<\/h3>\n
Step 1: Prepare the Roti Dough<\/h4>\n
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Step 2: Cook the Curry Mince<\/h4>\n
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Step 3: Fry the Rotis<\/h4>\n
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