This simple Durban chicken curry recipe is the perfect introduction to South African Indian cuisine.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder or garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 to 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 8 pieces chicken, preferably thighs and drumsticks or wings (2.2 pounds/1 kilogram)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced into half-inch cubes
  • 1 small rutabaga (swede), optional
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, garnish

Steps 

  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter with the vegetable oil over low heat. Add the curry powder, coriander, ground cumin, whole cumin, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon sticks and then cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Be careful not to sear or burn the spices.
  3. Turn up the heat to medium and add the onion, ginger, and garlic and then fry until softened. This should take about 3 minutes.
  4. Turn the heat up to high and add the chicken pieces. Allow the meat to brown for about 5 minutes and coat the pieces in the onion and spices very well.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree, and give the pot a good stir.
  6. Throw in the diced potatoes, rutabaga, chicken stock, and curry leaves. Allow to simmer for about 30 minutes on low to medium heat. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.
  7. When ready, garnish with the fresh coriander leaves and serve.


Tips 

Chicken on the bone such a thighs, drumsticks, or wings work best with this recipe as the bones enrich the flavor and the chicken remains moist.

Care should be taken to ensure there is enough heat to cook the potatoes through. You will notice they absorb much of the water and become fluffy when ready.









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