Ingredients

  • 2 lbs very lean ground lamb
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mango chutney, large pieces chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 bay leaves

Method

  • In large skillet, saute the ground lamb, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the skillet, until lamb is no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
  • As it browns, remove lamb to a colander to drain excess water and fat.
  • In a small bowl, soak the bread in 1/4 cup milk for 20 minutes, turning it over occasionally.
  • Squeeze excess milk out of bread and then tear it into pieces.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly butter a 13-by-9-by-2-inch glass baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter.
  • Add the onions and saute until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and curry powder and saute 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, onion mixture, raisins, almonds, lemon juice, chutney, salt, pepper and 1 egg, slightly beaten, until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Tuck the bay leaves into lamb mixture.
  • Bake at 375°F.
  • for 30 minutes.
  • In a glass measuring cup, stir together the remaining egg and remaining 3/4 cup milk.
  • Pour over lamb mixture.
  • Bake until egg mixture is set, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.