Bobotie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Lamb
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 lbs ground lamb
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped blanched almond
2 tablespoons apricot jam
Custard
2 cups whipping cream
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
buttered rice

Preparation

For lamb: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Saute until translucent, about 7 minutes.
Add lamb, curry powder and spices.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add tomato, almonds and jam.
Continue until lamb is cooked, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes more.
Season.
Drain off fat.
Transfer lamb to 2-quart souffle dish.
For custard: Whisk all ingredients together in medium bowl.
Pour over lamb.
Bake until custard sets, about 50 minutes.
Serve immediately.