looking for a dish to go along with a spicy mince

[joannie10]

I have friends coming over. We are not having a dinner as such, more just I am offering up some food throughout the evening(on their laps). I have a tasty dish I make which is a kind of curried lamb mince with potato through it and is very tasty served with mini nan breads and ratia. I just wondered if someone had any suggestions as to something I could offer as an alternative but was ok to eat alongside this if someone fancied having a bit of both? I am not a very adventurous cook that something straightforward, either done on the hob or in the oven. Was thinking perhaps something with chicken.

appreciate any ideas.

[lilyfrog]

Spicy Chicken kebabs

Marinate some cubed chicken in some indian spices with some garlic and ginger for a couple of hours in the fridge. Thread the chicken on to skewers and alternate with cubes or bits of vegetable (pepper, onions, mushroom etc) then simply grill or fry them till cooked. These work really well in a george foreman grill thing as the chicken does not dry out.

They can be eaten in the pitta also with Raita

Hope that helps

[THE Katy]

I love lamb, would you be willing to share your curried mince lamb recipe? My 15 yr old son enjoys cooking and this sounds like the kind of thing he would like to make.

[joannie10]

hi THE Katy, sorry have not been on for a few days. Will look out my recipe - more than happy to share it. Have a look back on Friday and should have done it by then.

[joannie10]

bit late but recipe as promised: serves 4

2lb potatoes cut into 1in chunks, 450g pack of lamb mince, 1 onion peeled, halved and thinly sliced. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped. 1 in piece of root ginger peeled and grated. 3.5oz frozen peas, 2-3 tbsp medium-hot curry paste, some fresh coriander leaves to garnich and warm naan bread to serve.

1. place potatoes in a large pan of cold water and bring to the boil for just about 10 mins and drain well.


2. heat a large non stick wok or frying pan and add the mince. cook for 4-5 mins stirring frequently until the mince is browned and the fat and juces have been released. remove the mince with a slotted spoon and set aside.


3. add onion, garlic and ginger to the juices and cook over a medium heat for about 4-5mins.


4. add the potatoes and the peas and cook, stirring frequently for about 10mins. Add the curry paste and stir well then return the mince to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently for 5 - 8mins. Sprinkle with coriander elaves and serve with warm naan bread - Enjoy

[THE Katy]

Thanks Joanne, this looks tasty, and not too taxing for my son!