Durban Mutton Curry Recipe-"This is the real deal"

[Kishmira]

Ingredients - Durban Mutton Curry Recipe

• 500g mutton(bite size pieces)
• 100ml oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 small cinnamon sticks
• 1tsp fennel seeds
• 1 large onion chopped(at this point you can also add a few green chillies slit through the middle for some heat)
• 1 sprig curry leave
• 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 - Durban Mutton Curry Recipe

1. Heat oil and then add onion, turmeric & spices to fry for a few seconds (allow 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. Turn down heat and cover saucepan

5. Cook until meat begins to fry up

6. Add the curry leaves and salt

7. Add the water (if necessary) and potatoes

8. Bring to a boil, then turn down to moderate heat

9. Cook until meat is tender & potatoes are soft

10. Simmer until ready to serve

11. Garnish with dhania

Serve with rice or roti...or be adventurous and make your own bunny.

Btw I forgot to mention that a good masala(mixed spices) to use for most curries is the Bombay Delite brand.Ask for it at the spice shop.

Enjoy...

Edited November 13, 2015 by Kishmira

[TashyL]

I wish I saw this earlier!!! Making my own version of mutton curry & curry right now, but this sounds really Yummy! Thanks for sharing!

[Kishmira]

It's a pleasure.It is really delicious.Hope you enjoy.

[OubaasDik]

Sounds wonderful - got to try it.

[Mikej]

That sounds yum I will have to try it.

What cut of meat do suggest and do you prefer mutton to lamb?

I have not heard the word "dhania" since my Durban days it brings Back memories of mutton curry from the Isipingo Island Hotel.

Thanks for the recipe.

[Kishmira]

That sounds yum I will have to try it.

What cut of meat do suggest and do you prefer mutton to lamb?

I have not heard the word "dhania" since my Durban days it brings Back memories of mutton curry from the Isipingo Island Hotel.

Thanks for the recipe

I prefer lamb as it cooks tender , especially pieces that have bones,which adds to the flavor. However if you do decide to use mutton which is tougher, I suggest ensuring that the meat is at least half way done before throwing in the potatoes.

Glad to share and bring back memories.Do enjoy.

Glad to share.

[SurferMan]

I remember coming back from parties in Durbs to the Crystal Cafe and slatting one weapons grade bunny. The Indian owner would know the young blokes had ravenous appetites. He made both 1/4, 1/2 and FULL bunnies. If I remember it was R4 for a full bunny. He made it so hot you sobered up in no time. But bloody hell he could make a bunny worth dying for. I miss that fellow. And his legendary bunnies.

One other place that made killer bunnies was in my little home town of Mtuba, at the railroad station was a seedy cafe run by an Indian mate of mines dad. Oh man, he also introduced me to curry powder coated wedgies, and chilli powder coated pineapples. This guys bunnies (Leon was the sons name) were so good, I would hammer at least 2 at a time. I would smash a pair of these on the way home from school. Ahh, the good old days.