Spicy Cape Kebabs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dhania (ground coriander)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 to 1 1/2 fresh white bread crumbs
• 1 small green chile, such as jalapeno, seeds and stems removed
• Salt
• Vegtable oil, for deep frying

Instructions

Place the ground beef in a large bowl and add the egg, garlic, onion, spices, seasoning lemon juice, about 1 cup of the breadcrumbs and the chile.

Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients together until the mixture is firm.  If it feels sticky, add more of the breadcrumbs and mix again until firm.

Heat oil in a large heavy pan or deep fat fryer.  Shape the mixture into balls or fingers and fry, a few at a time, for 5 minutes or until well browned all over.

Using a slotted spoom, drain the kebabs and then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.  Cook the remaining kebabs in the same way and then serve, if you like, with a spicy dip.