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Authentic Durban Chicken Curry
Serves 6
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Authentic Durban Chicken Curry is a pungent dish comprised of chicken simmered in a spicy gravy. It does not contain any saccharine ingredients. Key ingredients include garamasla, finely chopped onions and tomatoes, curry leaves and coriander.
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- 6 chicken pieces cut into smaller portions
- 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic
- Half cup peas
- 4 medium potatoes quartered
- 2 medium sized onions sliced fine
- 1 teaspoon garamasala
- 1 tablespoon Chicken curry masala or chilli powder of choice
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- desired limit salt (I used 1 teaspoon)
- 6 curry leaves (optional)
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 500ml water
Method
step 1
Add half teaspoon oil to a heated heavy based pan. Brown the chicken pieces on both sides for a minute or two.step 2
Lower the heat. Remove the chicken from the pan. Add finely chopped onions. Fry for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add remaining oil. Add ginger and garlic.step 3
Add powdered spices. Mix. Braise for 2-3 minutes.step 4
Add half cup water. Mix. Add chopped tomatoes. Mix. Add chicken pieces. Add another cup water. Mix.step 5
Add potatoes and peas. Add salt. Add remaining water. Cover and allow to cook on medium heat for 25-30 minutes.step 6
Serve warm with rice and carrot salad.
