Hearty and comforting South African Bobotie By Immaculate Bites

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 medium onions , finely diced
• 1 tbsp garlic , minced
• 2 bread slices
• 1/2 cup milk
• 11/2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 2 lb lean ground beef
• 11/2 tbsp dried herbs (thyme, basil, oregano, )
• 1 large apple , grated
• ⅓ -½ cup fruit chutney
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 -1 lemon juice and zest
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

SAVORY EGG CUSTARD TOPPING

• 3 eggs
• 5-6 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste