Curried Nut Loaf

This loaf makes a great non-meat alternative. Excellent paired hot with rice, yogurt, hummus, mango chutney or a rich tomato sauce! Also fabulous cold with a salad!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 lb (225 g) brazil nuts or walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 green pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 oz (75 g) breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp mixed dried herbs (or a particular favourite)
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • cooking oil
  • salt and peper to taste

 

METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees (220 degrees celsius).
  2. Grease one 7 inch (18 cm) square cake tin.
  3. Begin by frying onion and chopped pepper in oil (about 10 minutes).
  4. Mix the nuts and bread crumbs in a large bowl, adding the garlic, herbs, and curry powder.
  5. Stir in onion, pepper, and tomatoes.
  6. Add the beaten egg and pack the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 30-40 minutes (until golden).

Bon appetite!

 

Posted on September 8, 2015 and filed under main course.