Stuffed zucchinis cooked in yoghurt

Ingredients

   2 kg zucchinis

   1 tsp mixed spice

   300 g minced beef

   ¾ cup medium rice

   11 garlic cloves, crushed

    30 g butter

    1 tsp cornflour

    1.5 kg yoghurt

    3 tsp dried mint

Preparation

1-Trim tops and small brown bases of zucchinis. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Using a vegetable corer, remove centre from zucchinis. Place in water as you go.

2-Combine mixed spice, beef, rice, onion, 1 garlic clove and butter in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Fill zucchinis three-quarters full with meat mixture, then layer in a heavy-based saucepan.

3-Add cornflour and 2 tsp water in a large bowl to form a paste. Add another 150 ml water and stir to combine. Add yoghurt, remaining garlic and mint, and combine. Pour over zucchinis, place pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until rice is tender.

4-Carefully transfer zucchinis to a large plate and serve with the yoghurt sauce.

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