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Cape Malay Chicken Curry

Servings: 6


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 kg (2.2 lb) skin on boneless chicken thighs – cubed
  • 24 g (2 tbsp) avocado or olive oil
  • 70 g (2½ oz) yellow onion – diced
  • 6 g (1 tbsp) garlic – grated
  • 240 g (1 cup) tomato puree
  • 240 g (1 cup) chicken bone broth
  • Spice Mix
  • 2 g (1 tsp) fennel seeds
  • 3 g (1 tsp) coriander powder
  • 10 g (2 tsp) turmeric powder
  • OPTIONAL: 1 tsp common or garam masala
  • 2 g (1 tsp) ground cardamom
  • 1.2 g (½ tsp) white pepper
  • 3 g (½ tsp) salt - to be ground fine
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • Ginger Mix
  • 10 g (2 tbsp) lemon juice
  • 32 g (2 tbsp) fresh ginger – grated
  • 25 g (2 tbsp) gold sweetener (replacement for mango chutney)
  • Other
  • OPTIONAL: 3-4
  • 11 g (1/2 cup) fresh cilantro/coriander – rough chopped
  • 9 g (1/3 cup) mint leaves – rough chopped

DIRECTIONS

  • 1.   Into bowl 1, add all the spice mix ingredients. Note that the garam masala is an optional ingredient that may be omitted. Stir to combine

  • 2.   Into bowl 2, add all lemon juice, ginger and sweetener. Stir to combine

  • 3.   In a Dutch oven or skillet heat oil over medium heat. When sizzling drop in the onions, cook to translucent stage then drop in the garlic. Stir and cook 1 minute. Make a clearing in the center and drop in the spice mix. Stir to coat the onions and garlic. Cook 1 minute

  • 4.   Pour in the tomato puree, toss with onion mixture. Cook 1 minute. Add the cubed chicken. Toss to coat the chicken. Add the ginger mix, tossing to combine. Sprinkle a few curry leaves, cilantro and mint leaves on top, stir well. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well. Bring to a simmer and cover with lid; cook for 15 minutes. Remove lid, stir occasionally and cook for 15 minutes and so that the chicken cubes are 160 -165 F or 71 – 74 C. Remove from heat and ladle into serving bowl to prevent overcooking





















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  • By Angela Wilkes
  • Cuisine: African
  • Category: Chicken
  • Created: June 5, 2026

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