A spicy take on the traditional curry done South African style. Served with white rice, cucumber raita and tomato and onion sambal
30 ml oil
2 medium onions sliced
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 tin tomato paste
4 garlic cloves minced
1 thumb sized piece of ginger minced
10 ml salt
1 kg mutton stew mix orĀ neck / knuckles
3 large potatoes quartered
for the spice mix
30 ml durban masala or hot curry powder
5 ml ground coriander
5 ml ground cumin
4 whole cloves
4 whole cardamom crushed slightly
1 stick cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1 handful of fresh curry leaves (optional)
Start by heating the oil on medium
Add the onions and fry until soft and translucent
Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 30 seconds
Add the spices and stir to combine
Add the tomato products and the mutton
Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
Set to low and cook for 2 hours checking the meat. 1 Hour into cooking add the potatoes and incorporate
Uncover and check consistency. Let cook until desired thickness is achieved. You want sauce though.
Server with fresh basmati and some sides with chutney.
Keywords: Durban Curry, Curry, Hot Curry, Mutton
Find it online: https://www.darylskitchen.com/durban-mutton-curry/