Cape Malay Chicken Curry Recipe

Shopping List:

• 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.