For the bobotie
750 g ground beef
oil (for frying)
2 slices white bread, normal thickness
½
cup
(24 Teaspoons)
milk
2 onions
4 tsp mild curry powder (cape malay is the best)
1 tbsp
(3 Teaspoons)
biryani spices
½
tsp turmeric
1 tomato, ripe, peeled and chopped
½
tsp sugar
1 apple, peeled and coarsely grated
1 tbsp
(3 Teaspoons)
finely grated lemon rind
¼
cup
(12 Teaspoons)
seedless raisin
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp
(6 Teaspoons)
apricot jam
1 egg
¾
cup
(36 Teaspoons)
milk
16 whole raw almonds
For the topping
1 bay leaf
½
cup
(24 Teaspoons)
milk
1 egg