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Cape Malay Chicken Curry

Name: Cape Malay Chicken Curry
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 64 min
Yield: 5 porsiyon
Cuisine: Güney Afrika Mutfağı
Ingredients: 900 gr Tavuk kalça kuşbaşı; 2 adet Kuru soğan; 4 diş Sarımsak; 25 gr Taze zencefil; 1.5 su bardağı Domates püresi; 1.5 yemek kaşığı Köri tozu; 1 tatlı kaşığı Kimyon; 1 tatlı kaşığı Kişniş; 0.7 çay kaşığı Zerdeçal; 1 adet Tarçın çubuğu; 1.5 yemek kaşığı Kayısı reçeli; 2 yemek kaşığı Limon suyu; 3 yemek kaşığı Sıvı yağ; 1.2 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 1.5 su bardağı Basmati pirinç; 3 adet Roti ekmeği

A South African Cape Malay chicken curry with warm spices, tomato, ginger, garlic, and a gentle sweet-sour note.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 4 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🇿🇦 South African🌍 Full translation

22 min prep 42 min cook

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Total 1 h 4 min

Prep22 min
Cooking42 min

Ingredients

5 servings

Quick:

For the chicken

900 gr Diced chicken thigh

For the sauce

2 adet Onions
4 diş Garlic
25 gr Fresh ginger
1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Tomato puree
1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Apricot jam
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice

For the spice mix

1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Curry powder
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Coriander
0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Turmeric
1 adet Cinnamon stick

For cooking

3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil

General

1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt

For serving

1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Basmati rice
3 adet Roti bread

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Instructions

1
Toss the diced chicken thigh with half the salt.
2
Finely chop the onions, garlic, and ginger.
3
Sear the chicken in the vegetable oil for 7 minutes until colored, then transfer to a plate.
7 min
07:00
4
Soften the onions in the same pot for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger.
5 min
05:00
5
Stir the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon stick in the oil for 1 minute.
1 min
01:00
6
Add the tomato puree, apricot jam, lemon juice, and remaining salt.
7
Return the chicken to the sauce and cook for 28 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.
28 min
28:00
8
Remove the cinnamon stick and serve with basmati rice and roti.

💡 Tip: Use the apricot jam sparingly; in Cape Malay curry, sweetness rounds the spices without turning the dish into jammy chicken.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Cape Malay chicken curry with basmati rice, optional roti, and cucumber sambal.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~520

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 26%Carbs 32%Fat 42%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten

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FAQ

How many servings does Cape Malay Chicken Curry make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Cape Malay Chicken Curry take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 64 minutes in total.
Is Cape Malay Chicken Curry difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Cape Malay Chicken Curry have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 42g, fat: 24g.
Which allergens does Cape Malay Chicken Curry contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Cape Malay Chicken Curry belong to?
This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.
How many ingredients does Cape Malay Chicken Curry need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

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Instructions

Toss the diced chicken thigh with half the salt.

Finely chop the onions, garlic, and ginger.

Sear the chicken in the vegetable oil for 7 minutes until colored, then transfer to a plate.

7 min

07:00

Soften the onions in the same pot for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger.

5 min

05:00

Stir the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon stick in the oil for 1 minute.

1 min

01:00

Add the tomato puree, apricot jam, lemon juice, and remaining salt.

Return the chicken to the sauce and cook for 28 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.

28 min

28:00

Remove the cinnamon stick and serve with basmati rice and roti.

FAQ

How many servings does Cape Malay Chicken Curry make?

This recipe serves 5.

How long does Cape Malay Chicken Curry take?

Prep 22 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 64 minutes in total.

Is Cape Malay Chicken Curry difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Cape Malay Chicken Curry have?

Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 42g, fat: 24g.

Which allergens does Cape Malay Chicken Curry contain?

This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Cape Malay Chicken Curry belong to?

This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.

How many ingredients does Cape Malay Chicken Curry need?

This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

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