Mara guys, can we talk about how this weather is literally playing dice with us?
Just on Thursday, we were melting under that blazing sun — now suddenly, we are in full-on freezer mode!
And today? Haibo. The weather woke up on vibes. One minute you are thinking “hmm, maybe a T-shirt,” and the next, you are regretting not bringing a jacket. It’s giving confusion. It’s giving mood swings. It’s giving “carry an umbrella and wear boots just in case.”
But you know what never lets us down? A warm, comforting plate of good food. When the skies are grey and your toes are cold, there’s nothing better than something hearty to bring the heat from the inside.
So today, I have got you covered with a real kasi classic — my hearty mince curry and pap. It’s rich, flavourful, and proper soul food for those days when the weather doesn’t know what it’s doing but you still want to eat like a boss.
This dish? Yoh, it’s the kind that brings people to the kitchen just from the smell alone. That spicy, saucy mince bubbling away on the stove… the pap steaming hot and fluffy, ready to soak it all up. It’s the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes after the first bite and go, “Mmm, this is it.”
Be it you are dishing it up for your family, your roommates, or just treating yourself after a long day — trust me, this one delivers every single time. It’s quick enough for a weeknight but comforting enough to feel like a Sunday meal. And the best part? No fancy ingredients. Just simple, affordable staples that come together like magic.
Plus, you can tweak it how you like — a bit more chilli for the heat lovers, maybe some chakalaka on the side, or even throw in potatoes to stretch it further.
Ready to warm things up? Let’s get into it — here’s how you make it.
How to make a Kasi-style mince curry and pap
Ingredients:
- 500g beef mince
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 2 tomatoes, grated
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt & Aromat to taste
- Pap (to serve)
Method:
- Fry onion and green pepper until soft.
- Add mince and cook until browned.
- Stir in curry powder, grated tomatoes, and tomato paste.
- Let it simmer until thick and saucy.
- Serve with soft pap or samp — kasi style!
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