South African Malay Curry Recipe

Name: South African Malay Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 medium onions, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and crushed (or 1 tsp. ground Ginger); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (or more, to taste, I use LOTS more); 1/2 teaspoon clove; 2 lbs lamb (or beef); 1/2 lb eggplant, cubed; 1 sweet green pepper, cleaned and chopped; 1 -2 hot green chili pepper; 1 cup dried apricot, soaked in warm water and drained; 6 ounces tomato paste (one small can); 1 teaspoon vinegar; 2 cups beef broth or 2 cups stock; 1/2 cup apricot jam; 1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 medium onions, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and crushed (or 1 tsp. ground Ginger)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (or more, to taste, I use LOTS more)
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 lbs lamb (or beef)
1/2 lb eggplant, cubed
1 sweet green pepper, cleaned and chopped
1 -2 hot green chili pepper
1 cup dried apricot, soaked in warm water and drained
6 ounces tomato paste (one small can)
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 cups beef broth or 2 cups stock
1/2 cup apricot jam
1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup buttermilk

1
Heat the oil in a large pot; over high heat, fry the onions and garlic, stirring continuously; add the spices and continue stirring for a minute.
2
Reduce heat slightly; add the meat and fry it until it is browned on all sides; (this may be easier if you remove the onions and set them aside, then return them to the pot after the meat is browned.).
3
Add all remaining ingredients except the apricot jam and yogurt (or buttermilk).
4
Cover & Reduce heat; simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is tender, approximately an hour.
5
Stir in jam and yogurt (or buttermilk) a few minutes before serving.
6
Serve with traditional Curry Garnishes such as Chutney, Peanuts, sliced Bananas and dates.

1293

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 medium onions, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups), 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 small piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and crushed (or 1 tsp. ground Ginger), and more.

Yes, South African Malay Curry falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

South African Malay Curry

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