Mild Cape Malay Curry

A delicious fruity, mild curry cooked in a sweet and sour gravy that the whole family will enjoy using our Nice 'n Spicy Mild Cape Curry spice pack.

Cooks: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1kg chicken pieces
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cloves of garlic crushed
• 1 small piece of ginger root grated
• 4 medium onions, finely chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped or 1 can
• 2 Tbsp tamarind soaked in 1 cup water, or 2 Tbsp vinegar diluted in 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup dried peaches, soaked, drained, and sliced in quarters
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar (optional)
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics: Heat half the oil in a heavy-based pot and gently sauté the onions and ginger/garlic for about 15 minutes until golden brown, taking care not to burn.
2. Add spices: Add the spices from the top two layers along with the remaining oil, and stir-fry for a few minutes.
3. Cook meat: Add the meat to the pot and stir-fry until well coated with the onion and spice mix.
4. Incorporate ingredients: Next, add the tomatoes, tamarind or vinegar water, soaked peaches and sugar (if using). Check the sauce for sweetness and sourness, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low until the meat is nearly tender.
5. Season and add potatoes: Add salt to taste then in the spices form the third later along with the potatoes. Continue cooking until the meat is tender and the potatoes are done.
6. Finish dish: Stir in the spices from the bottom later and cook for a further few minutes.
7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves (optional) and serve with rice, fruit chutney, and fresh vegetable sambals.

Order the Nice 'n Spicy Mild Cape Curry mix here: https://southafricanshoplondon.co.uk/products/nice-n-spicy-mild-cape-curry