Cape Chicken Curry

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 14
Cape Chicken Curry - a spicy and flavorful South African curry
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Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large onion , sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cardamom pods
2 sticks cassia ( you can use 1/2 tsp nutmeg instead )
1 large tomatoes , ripe , chopped
1 large roasting chicken , cut up
5 garlic cloves ( use less if you do n't care for garlic )
3/4 inch fresh gingerroot
1 green chili pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon masala ( if you ca n't find this use 2 tsp mild curry powder )
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 sprig curry leaf ( if you ca n't find this leave it out or use lemon or lime leaves , bruised to let flavour through )
4 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves , chopped for garnish ( you can use parsley instead )
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
288
Sugar
3g
Fat
11g
Cape Chicken Curry is a South African dish that has become popular around the world. It is a spicy curry made with chicken and a variety of aromatic spices, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is named after Cape Town, a coastal city in South Africa. The curry has a unique flavor profile that is both spicy and fragrant. It is a great way to introduce your taste buds to the flavors of South Africa.

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2.Add the sliced onion, cardamom pods, and cassia sticks, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3.Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they start to break down.
4.Add the chicken pieces, garlic cloves, ginger root, and green chili pepper.
5.Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, masala, turmeric, curry leaf, and salt.
6.Stir everything together and cook over low heat for about an hour.
7.Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
8.Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh coriander leaves.

PROS

This Cape Chicken Curry is a spicy, flavorful, and satisfying dish.

It is easy to make and can be served with rice, naan bread, or roti.

It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

CONS

This curry contains a lot of spices and may be too spicy for some people.

It also requires a fairly long cooking time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and is low in fat, especially if you remove the skin.
The spices used in this curry, such as cumin and coriander, are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The garlic and ginger in the curry also have immune-boosting properties.

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