Durban Mutton Curry Recipe


Ingredients:

  • 500g mutton or lamb (bite size pieces)                           
  • 100ml oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 small cinnamon sticks
  • 1tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves or Coriander
  • 2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  • 2tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 4 tbl masala
  • 6 even sized potatoes
  • 3 sprig fresh coriander (chopped dhania)
  • 1 medium tomato
  • Use water if desired

Instructions:


  1. Heat oil and then add onion, turmeric & spices to fry for a few seconds (allow the onion to soften)
  2. Add masala, ginger & garlic allow to cook for a few seconds (do not burn masala)
  3. Add tomato (when almost cooked stir in meat and allow to sauté)
  4. Remove some coals to the side and place lid on potjie
  5. Cook until meat begins to fry up
  6. Add the curry/coriander leaves and salt
  7. Add the water (if necessary) and potatoes
  8. Allow to boil, then simmer gently
  9. Cook until meat is tender & potatoes are soft  (Remember mutton takes a lot longer than lamb to become tender)