Africa: Maylasia: Malaysian Bobotie (ba-boor-tea) (Curried Meat and Fruit Pie topped with an Egg Custard Layer)

1 kg minced beef or lamb

1 fairly thick sliced crust-less bread It can be brown or white

375 ml milk

25 ml oil

2 sliced onions

2 crushed garlic cloves

1 1/2 tbsp curry powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tbsp fruit chutney Mrs Balls Original chutney is THE best but if you can’t find it, don’t stress

1 tbsp smooth apricot jam

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp turmeric

1 1/2 tbsp brown vinegar

6 tbsp sultanas (don’t replace with raisins – they are too sweet; sultanas are much better for this recipe)

3 eggs

bay leaves