Bunny Chow – Vegan

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3
Vegan Bunny Chow Recipe with Spicy Chickpea and Potato Curry
in Vegan

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods , lightly crushed
1 medium onion , sliced thinly into rings
3 curry leaves
4 teaspoons durban masala ( if unavailable , use red curry powder )
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 large tomatoes , chopped or 2 large a 14-oz can chopped tomatoes
400 g chickpeas
4 potatoes , peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons garam masala
salt , to taste
1 crusty square loaves bread ( small farmhouse loaves are best )
fresh coriander leaves ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
500
Sugar
10g
Fat
16g
The Bunny Chow is a South African fast food dish that sprouted up in Durban. It is a curry dish, traditionally made with meat and served in a hollowed-out bread loaf. This vegetarian version is made with chickpeas and cubed potatoes, which are cooked in a spicy Durban Masala curry sauce until perfectly tender. It is then served in a warm crusty bread loaf, topped with fresh coriander leaves. This dish offers a unique flavor combination of spicy curry with a soft and bread-y texture. It is a great comfort food, perfect for warming up chilly nights.

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick and green cardamom pods, and let sizzle for 20-30 seconds.
2.Add thinly sliced onions and curry leaves, sauté until onions are translucent, around 5-8 minutes.
3.Add the Durban Masala, turmeric, ginger, and garlic to the pan, continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
4.Stir in the chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, and cubed potatoes.
5.Add garam masala and salt to taste.
6.Cover and let the mixture simmer until the potatoes are fully cooked and the curry is thick and fragrant, around 20-25 minutes.
7.Toast the bread loaf.
8.Cut out a square in the bread loaf's center, hollowing out the loaf.
9.Ladle the curry into the hollowed-out bread, and sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves.

PROS

This vegan curry is spicy, flavorful, and packed with protein and fiber from chickpeas and potatoes.
The Bunny Chow is a filling and satisfying meal all on its own.

This recipe is also vegan and vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

As with most curry dishes, the preparation time is slightly longer to ensure full flavor development.
This recipe may also take longer to cook if you start from canned chickpeas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This vegan dish is packed with fiber and protein, supporting healthy digestion and stable blood sugar levels. The addition of ginger and garlic in the recipe also provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to the body.

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