South African Curry Food

SOUTH AFRICAN MALAY CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot; over high heat, fry the onions and garlic, stirring continuously; add the spices and continue stirring for a minute.
• Reduce heat slightly; add the meat and fry it until it is browned on all sides; (this may be easier if you remove the onions and set them aside, then return them to the pot after the meat is browned.).
• Add all remaining ingredients except the apricot jam and yogurt (or buttermilk).
• Cover & Reduce heat; simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is tender, approximately an hour.
• Stir in jam and yogurt (or buttermilk) a few minutes before serving.
• Serve with traditional Curry Garnishes such as Chutney, Peanuts, sliced Bananas and dates.

SOUTH AFRICAN CURRY

Steps:

• Saute onion in a little oil til soft.
• Add curry powder and turmeric.Saute for 30 sec. Don't let burn!
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook down to a paste.
• Add garlic and ginger.
• Add chicken and potatoes.
• Salt to taste and let simmer until chicken and potatoes are done.

SOUTH AFRICAN CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Start with a hot pan with olive oil - add onion and saute for a few minutes. Add ginger paste, sriracha, garlic, curry powder, garam masala and cinnamon stick. Saute for a few minutes until you make sort of a paste.
• Add chicken and saute until chicken is no longer pink.
• Add potatoes, tomatoes, curry leaves, bay leaves and chicken stock - bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered for approximately 1 hour stirring occasionally.
• Add more chicken stock if you like it thinner.
• The curry should thicken and have a rich deep golden colour.

SOUTH AFRICAN VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Cut carrots into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Cut beans into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Cut cauliflower into 1 1/2 inch florets.
• Cut pepper and peaches into 1 inch pieces.
• In a 5 to 6 quart pan over medium high heat, stir oil, onion, ginger, garlic and cinnamon sticks until onion is limp, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add curry powder and turmeric, stir 30 seconds.
• Add broth, carrots, beans, cauliflower bell peppers, peaches and cabbage; bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender when pierced, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add salt to taste.

SOUTH AFRICA VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Slice carrots 1/2 inch think.
• Cut green beans into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
• Cut pepper and peaches into 1 inch pieces.
• Cut cauliflower into 1 1/2 inch florets.
• In a 6 quart pan, saute onion, ginger, garlic and cinnamon sticks in oil about 5 minutes or until onion is limp.
• Add curry powder and turmeric, stirring for 30 seconds.
• Add all remaining ingredients except salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add salt.

CAPE MALAY CHICKEN CURRY WITH YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, wide pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened, stirring every now and then. Stir in the garlic, ginger and cloves, and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently to stop it sticking. Add all the remaining spices and the fresh chilli, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes with 2 cans of water, plus the chutney and crumbled stock cube.
• Add the chicken thighs, pushing them under the liquid, then cover the pan and leave to cook for 35 mins. Stir well, add the potatoes and cook uncovered for 15-20 mins more until they are tender. Stir in the coriander.
• About 10 mins before you want to serve, make the rice. Put the butter, rice, raisins, sugar and spices in a large pan with 550ml water and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to the boil and, when the butter has melted, stir, cover and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave undisturbed for 5 mins. Fluff up and serve with the curry.