Description
Comfort food perfection: crispy bread, melty cheese, and curried mince. What are you waiting for?
Ingredients
- 300-400g minced meat (beef, lamb, or chicken—your choice!)
- 2-3 potatoes, quartered
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed ginger & garlic
- 2-3 curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Masala or chili powder (adjust to your heat preference)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped coriander/Dhania (for garnish)
- A splash of oil
- 1 cup water (or as needed)

Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Toss in the curry leaves, cumin, coriander, and masala/chili powder. Stir well and let the spices bloom for a minute or two!
- Add your minced meat, breaking it up with the back of your spoon so it cooks evenly.
- Add the potatoes, sprinkle in some salt, and pour in just enough water to help it cook.
- Cover and simmer on medium heat until the potatoes are fork-tender and the mince is juicy and flavorful.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh coriander. Your curried mince is ready!
- Scoop a generous portion of curried mince onto a slice of bread.
- Top it with shredded cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, or whatever you enjoy and have on hand.
- Place another slice of bread on top and toast it in a jaffle maker, or if you do not have one, you can use a panini press, or even a frying pan until golden brown and crispy.
The result? A crunchy, cheesy, handheld meal with a rich, spiced filling that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Bonus Tips:
Don’t overthink it! If the mince clumps or the potatoes take a little longer to cook, it’s all part of the process. Your jaffles will still taste fantastic.
Pair it up: Balance the spice with a side of fresh salad or a cooling yogurt dip.
Get creative: Leftover curried mince? Use it as a topping for baked potatoes or stir it into cooked pasta for another quick meal.
This recipe brings bold flavors with minimal fuss. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a go and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade curried mince and cheese jaffles!
Equipment
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Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Rochelle from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Note: Nutritional value does NOT include the 2 slices of bread per Jaffle
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 2.4 g
- Sodium: 82.9 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.9 g
- Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 13.7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg




