South African Durban Chicken Curry Recipe
The South African Durban Chicken Curry recipe is a popular dish that hails from the city of Durban, located on the eastern coast of South Africa. This dish is known for its rich history and cultural significance in the region.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 589 kcal
Equipment
- Large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Serving platter or bowls
Ingredients
Spice Rub
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Curry
- 8 chicken thighs bone-in skin on
- live oil
- 2 large onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 28 oz tomatoes canned
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 4 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp apricot jam
Instructions
- Combine all of the components for the rub in a basin. Apply the rub to the chicken thighs and massage them with your fingers to ensure that it is uniformly coated on all sides.
- In a large skillet or heavy saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Chicken should be added in stages to prevent overcrowding. For 3 to 4 minutes, sear the quadriceps on both sides, or until golden brown. After removing the poultry, reserve it.
- While slicing the onions to a thickness of 1/4 inch, mince the garlic cloves.
- Cook the sliced garlic and onions in the same pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden and caramelized.
- Mix the canned tomatoes, water, vinegar, bay leaves, and apricot jam in a basin.
- Reintroduce the chicken to the skillet, atop the scallions. Proceed to drizzle the tomato mixture with the liquid. Simmer without cover for eighty minutes.
- Rice and sambals (tomato-cucumber salad and sliced bananas) should be served alongside.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Use a container with a tight-fitting lid to prevent moisture loss.
Ensure the curry is completely cooled before storing.
Separate leftovers into smaller portions for easier reheating.
Label the container with the date for tracking freshness.
Consume within 2-3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1907IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg
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