Cape Malay chicken curry recipe Posted on 4 May 2012 A traditional Cape Malay chicken curry recipe (that’s easy to make) from Zainie Misbach. Serves four 50ml vegetable oil 2 medium-sized onions, chopped 1 kg chicken, skinned and cut into portions 15 ml turmeric 15 ml ground cumin 10 ml ground coriander 10 ml fennel 15 ml red masala (available at spice shops) 30 ml garlic and ginger paste 1 medium tomato, chopped finely 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 6 to 7 fresh curry leaves (available at spice shops) 6 to 7 sprigs of fresh coriander Salt Heat a little oil in a pot, add onions and sauté until browned. Add chicken and stir well, and then add the spices, garlic and ginger paste, a pinch of salt and the chopped tomato. Pour in 250 ml of water. Cook, then stir for five minutes, and then cover the pot with a lid. Add the potatoes, another 250 ml of water, then cover and simmer on a low heat until the potatoes are soft. Just before serving add the curry leaves and coriander and stir gently. Serve with rice or homemade rotis. Zainie’s top tip: Add a touch of lemon juice to soften the husks of the spices when simmering. The Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour Zainie Misbach offers cooking classes in the Bo-Kaap where she teaches small groups to cook traditional Cape Malay dishes such as curries, rotis, samoosas and dhaltjies. A three-hour tour and class costs R600 a person, cell 074 130 8124, email [email protected], www.bokaapcookingtour.co.za Related Posts 3 Wine estates to visit in KwaZulu Natal 31 May 2023 The Cape may be the wine capital of South Africa, but you can still enjoy... read more 11 alcohol-free drinks for the sober curious 26 May 2023 Ocsober and Dry January are all good and well, but how about a permanent shift... read more Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience in Franschhoek 20 March 2023 If you love a unique fine dining experience, you'll want to treat yourself to the... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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