Did you know that Indians introducedcurry in Natalabout a century and a half ago?
Over time, the Indian flavours and styles have changed to grow into the current delicacy that isDurbancurry.
The Durban option is hotter and more coloured, depending on how you choose to prepare it.
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you might cook this finger-licking meal using chicken, fish, beef, mutton, vegetables, and prawns.
However, the lamb curry stew is arguably the most popular and a favourite for many.
She adds that choosing lamb depends on personal preferences.
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Some prefer a tougher texture for that satisfying chew, while others enjoy slow-cooked tenderness.
It will take you about 10 minutes to prepare and another hour to cook.
This recipe is enough to serve four people.
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Here is an easy to follow Durban curry recipe for lamb:
2.
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Wait for the onions to turn slightly brown or become translucent and then add the ginger and/or garlic paste.
Saute this mixture for a few minutes.
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3.
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Add the garam masala, soomph, and turmeric.
Wait for a minute for a thick paste to form and then add water to get your desired thickness.
Put the lamb into the mixture and then mix thoroughly.
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Keep the heat on medium and give it five minutes for the meat to soak up the spices.
Keep the cooking pot open during this step.
Add the tomatoes and salt to taste.
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Once done, cover the pot and allow the sauce and meat to cook until it thickens.
This should take about half an hour.
Once you are satisfied, throw in the potatoes and let them boil for about five minutes.
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This is the penultimate step and it involves adjusting the thickness of the sauce as you desire.
The sauce will come from the potatoes as they cook.
Use more heat for a watery stew and a thicker paste.
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8.
This lamb curry recipe gives you the freedom to play around with the ingredients to get your preferred stew.
you might drop the coriander leaves to enhance the taste.
Your lamb curry stew is ready, and it can be served with rice or pasta.
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Jedidah TabaliaJedi is a journalist with over 5 years working experience in the media industry.
She has a BSc.
She loves traveling and checking out new restaurants.
Her email address is jedidahtabalia@gmail.com
