Capetown Fruit and Vegetable Curry Recipe

Name: Capetown Fruit and Vegetable Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups onions coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds ground; 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds ground; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds ground; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds black; 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground; 2 each zucchini medium, quartered and sliced; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup green beans; 2 each apples frim, tart, cored and sliced; 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers red; 1 cup apricots dried, chopped; 1/2 cup raisins, seedless; 1/2 cup fruit preserves strawberry conserve; 1 x lemon juice fresh

Servings: persons

4 cups onions coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds ground
1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds ground
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds ground
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds black
1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
2 each zucchini medium, quartered and sliced
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup green beans
2 each apples frim, tart, cored and sliced
1/2 each sweet red bell peppers red
1 cup apricots dried, chopped
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 cup fruit preserves strawberry conserve
1 x lemon juice fresh

1
Saute the onions in the peanut oil for 10 minutes.
2
Stir in the garlic, ginger and curry spices and continue to saute, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
3
Add the zucchini and water and stir well so that the spices won't stick to the pot.
4
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Mix in the green beans, apple, peppers and dried apricots.
6
Simmer gently, covered for about 30 minutes.
7
Stir occasionally and add a little more water if needed to prevent sticking.
8
When the fruit and vegetables are quite tender, stir in the raisins, the conserve and the lemon juice.
9
Taste and adjust to your liking if necessary.
10
If you need it to be more spicy, add more cayenne or garam masala.
11
If you want it sweeter, add more conserve.
12
Tarter, add more lemon juice.
13
Serve on a bed of rice, topped with nuts and banana.

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups onions coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 each garlic cloves minced, 1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh, and more.

Yes, Capetown Fruit and Vegetable Curry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Capetown Fruit and Vegetable Curry

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Variations & substitutions

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