Ingredients (6 - 8 servings):
15g = �oz and that 1tsp = 1ml. 
Approximately 75g dried apricots  -5 oz
Approximately 50g seedless raisins  -3 oz
Approximately 75g dried apple rings - 5 oz
Water in which to soak fruit

Minced beef  - about 1lb.

1 thick slice white bread  

Milk- about 2 cups
3 eggs 
1 large onion (chopped) 
3t curry powder 
6t sugar
6t vinegar
2t salt
Dash of black pepper
Approximately 3 bay leaves
Some flaked almonds 

Method:
Soak the apricots, raisins and apple rings in water 
Soak the bread in the milk 
Mix the minced beef and the bread and place aside 
Saut� the onion in the butter until soft 
Add the curry powder and stir for about 1 minute 
Then add the sugar, vinegar, salt & pepper and mix 
Drain the fruit and place the water aside 
Chop the fruit in small pieces and add to the curry mixture 
Measure approx 1/2 cup of the water in which the fruit soaked and add to the curry mixture 
Simmer for about 5 minutes 
Beat eggs and milk 
Remove the curry mixture from heat and mix well with the mince/bread .Place in oven-proof dish 
Insert bay leaves and flaked almonds more or less half way into mixture
Pour egg/milk mixture over meat 

Bake at 180�C for about 45-50 minutes (or until the custard topping is golden brown and the mince cooked)

Serve with yellow rice (simply add a little turmeric and a handful of raisins to your usual rice) and green vegetables such as courgettes, broccoli and/or green beans. 

Enjoy!  

Traditionally, meals in Cape Malay homes are not served as courses.  Instead, they place a large variety of dishes on the table and guests help themselves to whatever appeals. The mother very seldom sits down - she usually ensures that the containers remain filled with food and that everyone is comfortable around the table.  Food is never counted out or weighed off and it is considered shameful if there is not enough food, even for unexpected guests.   Also, food is not usually plated by the hostess since she has no idea how much each guest will eat. Throwing food away is considered to be as bad as throwing your luck away!

Best regards from sunny Cape Town,

Cheryl  - Soroptimist International of Cape Town, South Africa