Kalya E Khaas (Traditional South African Chicken Curry) Recipe

Name: Kalya E Khaas (Traditional South African Chicken Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs chicken pieces; 1 cup yogurt; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1 cinnamon sticks or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 cardamom pods, slightly crushed or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 -4 whole cloves; 3 whole black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 -4 whole green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon garlic, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 medium onions, finely sliced; 1 -4 tablespoon clarified butter (original is 1/4 cup) or 1 -4 tablespoon butter (original is 1/4 cup); 1 -4 tablespoon canola oil (original is 1/4 cup) or 1 -4 tablespoon olive oil (original is 1/4 cup); prune, added the last 15 minutes of cooking (optional); 1 sprig fresh cilantro, to garnish; 1 sprig of fresh mint, to garnish

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs chicken pieces
1 cup yogurt
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cinnamon sticks or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cardamom pods, slightly crushed or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 -4 whole cloves
3 whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 -4 whole green chilies
1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon garlic, grated
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium onions, finely sliced
1 -4 tablespoon clarified butter (original is 1/4 cup) or 1 -4 tablespoon butter (original is 1/4 cup)
1 -4 tablespoon canola oil (original is 1/4 cup) or 1 -4 tablespoon olive oil (original is 1/4 cup)
prune, added the last 15 minutes of cooking (optional)
1 sprig fresh cilantro, to garnish
1 sprig of fresh mint, to garnish

1
Wash the chicken and pat dry.
2
Combine the yogurt, tomatoes, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cumin, chilies, saffron, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, garlic and salt.
3
Pour mixture over the chicken, turning the pieces until they are well coated.
4
While they marinate, in a large heavy skillet or stew pot, fry the onions gently in the butter and oil until light, golden brown. Let onions cool slightly and crush them with the back of a spoon.
5
Add entire contents of the marinating bowl. Simmer until chicken is tender, adding small amounts of water as needed to keep the contents from sticking.
6
Garnish with cilantro and mint and serve with rice or Indian bread.

640

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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: 2 -3 lbs chicken pieces, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup tomatoes, chopped, 1 cinnamon sticks or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Kalya E Khaas (Traditional South African Chicken Curry) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Kalya E Khaas (Traditional South African Chicken Curry)

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