Durban Mutton Curry Recipe

Durban Mutton Curry Recipe

This bold and aromatic curry is a South African classic, known for its deep spice profile and tender meat. Whether made with mutton or lamb, it’s a comforting dish that pairs beautifully with rice, roti, or fresh bread.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot and add onion, turmeric, and whole spices. Fry briefly until the onion softens.
2. Add masala, ginger & garlic paste. Cook for a few seconds, stirring to avoid burning the spices.
3. Add chopped tomato. When nearly cooked, stir in the meat and sauté until it begins to brown.
4. Add curry leaves or coriander and salt.
5. Add water if needed, then add potatoes.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently.
7. Cook until meat is tender and potatoes are soft. Note: mutton takes longer than lamb to become tender.