Indian-style mince

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 15 minutes

From the September 2006 issue of Australian Table magazine. Subscribe here.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
2 fresh green chillies, seeded, chopped
500g beef mince
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
steamed rice, lemon wedges, to serve

METHOD

Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden. Add garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add mince and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up lumps with a spoon, until no longer pink. Stir in turmeric and 1/3 cup hot water.

Reduce heat to low. Cover, cook for 5 minutes. Stir through garam masala, lemon juice and coriander. Serve with rice and lemon wedges.