Durban Chicken Curry Recipe
How To Make A Durban Style Chicken Curry
The adaptation of Indian spices in South African cuisine, particularly among the Indian community in Durban, is a fascinating story of cultural fusion and culinary innovation.
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INGREDIENTS
1 kg Chicken Pieces
Half Onion Diced/Sliced
1 Sprig Curry Leaves
1 Teaspoons Ginger & Garlic
1 Teaspoon Crushed Garlic
2 Sliced Green Chillies
1 Large Grated Tomato
1 Teaspoon Teaspoon Salt
2 Small Potatoes Cut In 1/4’s
200- 250 ML water
Coriander To Garnish
WHOLE SPICES
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Teaspoon Fennel Seeds
1 Cinnamon Stick
2 Cloves
2 Elachi Pod
1 Star Anise
1 Bay Leave
GROUND SPICES
4 Plastic Tablespoons Kashmiri Mixed Masala
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 Teaspoon Dhania & Jeera Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
METHOD
1. To a heated pot, add in vegetable oil about 1/4 cup. Once the oil is heated add the onions, curry leaves and green chillies. Cook this on medium heat.
2. Once the onions are translucent and slightly starting to brown add in the whole spices. Let everything cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add in crushed ginger and garlic and mix it in. Next add in the ground spices and let this braise for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Mix in the grated tomatoes, season with salt and mix. Pop on the lid and cook for a couple minutes minutes until the oil starts to surface.
5. Once the oil has surfaced add in the chicken pieces. Coat the chicken with gravy.
6. Pop on the lid and let this braise for 10-15 minutes.
7. Keeping the lid on will lock in the moisture and the curry will cook faster. After about 15 minutes monitor the amount of liquid thats in the pot.
8. Place the potatoes in the pot, submerging the potatoes into the gravy and pop on the lid.
9. After 5 minutes add in the hot water and let the curry start to simmer.
10. Once the potatoes are cooked and the gravy has thickened. Garnish with coriander and serve.
Enjoy with fluffy basmati rice or roti and a carrot salad, enjoy.
What you prefer, Chicken or Lamb?