South African Durban curry
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6-8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp curry powder or garam masala
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cm fresh ginger grated
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 to matoes chopped
- 1 sweet potatoes diced
- 3 mini red pepper chopped, or 1 red pepper
- 4-5 mushrooms halved
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tbsp apricot jam optional ( add some chutney too if desired)
- 750 ml chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish, optional
Method
- In a large saucepan, over high heat, drizzle some oil. Add the chicken drumsticks and colour for 2-3 minutes until caramelised all around. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add curry powder, chili flakes and stir to coat well the chicken with the spice mix.
- Next, add the onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, sweet potato, mushroom, and red pepper.
- Continue to cook for a further 3-4 minutes to help colour the vegetables.
- Add in the tomato puree, apricot jam, and chicken stock. Bring to the boil and cover.
- Simmer for 1 hour or place in the oven and cook for 90 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Check the seasoning and serve as needed.
