Cape Malay Chicken Curry Recipe

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• Deelicious Cape Malay Chicken Curry Spice Blend

• 1Kg chicken pieces

• 4 tablespoons oil

• 1 large onion, diced or grated

• 4 teaspoons grated ginger

• 6 teaspoons crushed garlic

• 1 x green chilli - finely chopped (optional)

• 200g tomato puree

• 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional)

• 4 medium potatoes quartered (optional)

• A handful chopped coriander

• Rice or Roti

 

Method:

• Marinate 1kg of chicken with 2 teaspoons each of garlic and ginger and 1 chopped green chilli (optional) for 20 minutes.

• Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick pot. When hot add whole spices.

• Fry for 20 seconds, add onion and cook for about 10 minutes until light brown, stirring often.

• Stir in remaining garlic and ginger, fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the ground spices and stir to combine.

• Add tomato puree, cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

• Add the chicken and enough water to cover the chicken.

• Add potatoes (optional). Bring the liquid to boil then cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through- about 20-30 minutes. Remove lid to reduce the liquid, if required.

• Add chopped coriander. Add coconut milk (optional).

• Season to taste and serve.