Blvd Foods Blog
Q&A: Alexandra May with Banting BLVD
This Women’s Month, we’re honouring the ladies who inspire us to tap into our feminine #GirlBoss powers and live life with intention. That’s why this week, we’d like to introduce you to drama student and health food lover, Alexandra May (@alexy.may).
HEBA VETKOEK
Serves: 6 Vetkoek
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Mince Curry
INGREDIENTS
500g beef mince
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp garlic and ginger paste
2 tomato, chopped
3 tbsp coconut oil
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cloves cardamom
5 curry leaves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp leaf masala
1 tsp turmeric
Himalayan salt, to taste
10g Flat leaf parsley, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions, cinnamon and cardamom pods until golden.
- Stir in spices, fry for a few minutes.
- Mix in the tomatoes and salt.
- Add the mince and mix well then leave to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add water as needed.
- To finish, stir through parsley.
Vetkoek
INGREDIENTS
250ml dry HEBA pap
5ml baking powder
Pinch salt
2 eggs
25ml milk
250g Holsum, for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
- Add whisked eggs and milk. The mixture will be quite stiff.
- Roll into balls then fry in Holsum at a medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on kitchen towel.