Mutton bunny chow with carrot relish
South African 20 Mins Prep · 70 Mins Cook
- Combine the chilli powder and all of the ground spices together to form the Durban-style masala and set aside for later.
- Peel and finely slice the onions, quarter the potatoes and dice the tomatoes. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden. Stir in the ginger, garlic and masala spice, cooking for 2 minutes until aromatic. Add the chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp salt and a splash of water to loosen everything. Cook uncovered, stirring often, until the tomatoes have broken down and the oil begins to separate.
- Add the mutton pieces, stirring to coat in the spices. Add the curry leaves and whole green chillies. Cover the meat with water and reduce the heat to medium-low, place a lid on the pot and cook for 30–40 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and cook for another 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes and meat are tender. If the curry is too thick, add a splash of water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- To make the relish, use a julienne peeler to grate the carrots. Finely slice the onion and chop a handful of coriander. Toss in a bowl with the white vinegar, 1 tsp sugar and ½ tsp salt and set aside for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Slice each loaf in half and hollow out the soft centres, saving them for later. Spoon the hot curry into each hollowed loaf and top with roughly torn coriander.
- Serve the bunny chow with the carrot relish on the side and the reserved bread to mop up the gravy.
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