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Chicken Bunny Chow Recipe | Durban-Style South African Indian Curry
Chicken bunny chow is one of those meals that always feels satisfying. For me, it brings together everything I love about Durban-style food — rich curry, soft potatoes, tender chicken, fresh bread, and that beautiful moment when the gravy soaks into the inside of the loaf. It is hearty, comforting, full of flavour, and perfect when you want something that feels both simple and special. I love making chicken bunny chow because it is a little lighter and quicker than lamb or mutton, but still full of that proper South …
Durban Mutton Curry Recipe | Authentic South African Indian Curry
There are some curries that need time, patience and a little love — and Durban mutton curry is definitely one of them. For me, mutton curry always feels like a proper family meal. It is the kind of curry that fills the kitchen with that deep, comforting smell of masala, onions, curry leaves and slow-cooked meat. It reminds me of Sundays, family visits, fresh roti, rice on the table, and everyone waiting for the potatoes to soften and the gravy to thicken. A good Durban mutton curry should be rich, …
Soji Recipe | Creamy South African Indian Semolina Pudding
Soji is one of those desserts that immediately makes me think of home. For me, it brings back memories of family gatherings, prayer days, celebrations, and those quiet moments when something sweet and comforting was needed after a good meal. The smell of butter, cardamom, cinnamon and toasted semolina filling the kitchen is one of those things that stays with you. I love soji because it is simple, warm and full of comfort. It does not need to be fancy to be special. When it is made properly, it is …
Masala Chips Recipe | Spicy South African Indian Chips
Masala chips are one of those simple foods that always make people happy. For me, they remind me of takeaway nights, family snacks, and that perfect moment when hot chips are tossed in spicy masala while they are still steaming. They are crispy, saucy, spicy, slightly tangy, and full of flavour. This is the kind of recipe that does not need to be complicated. Good chips, the right spices, a little sauce, and a proper toss in the pan can turn a simple plate of chips into something special. I …
Chilli Bites Recipe | Crispy South African Indian Bhajia
Chilli bites always remind me of home, family and the kind of snacks that bring everyone into the kitchen before they are even finished frying. For me, there is something so comforting about the smell of chilli bites cooking — the curry leaves, onions, coriander, chilli and spices all coming together in that golden batter. They are crispy on the outside, soft inside, full of flavour, and perfect with a good chutney or pickle on the side. In many South African Indian homes, chilli bites are one of those snacks …
Potato Samoosa Recipe | Crispy South African Indian Samoosas
There is something special about a fresh potato samoosa. For me, potato samoosas always remind me of busy kitchens, family gatherings, and trays of golden samoosas being prepared before everyone arrives. They are simple, affordable and comforting, but when they are made properly, they disappear from the plate very quickly. I love potato samoosas because they have everything I enjoy in one bite — crispy pastry, soft spiced potato filling, a little heat, fresh coriander, and that warm masala flavour. They are perfect for tea time, family functions, Eid tables, …
Butter Chicken Recipe | Creamy Homemade Indian Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is one of those dishes that always feels special, even though it is simple enough to make at home. For me, butter chicken is comfort in a bowl. It has that rich, creamy sauce, tender pieces of chicken, gentle spice, and a beautiful warmth that makes it perfect for the whole family. Not every curry has to be fiery hot to be full of flavour, and this recipe is a perfect example of that. I love making butter chicken when I want something a little softer and creamier, …
Durban Chicken Breyani Recipe | South African Indian Chicken Biryani
There are some dishes that immediately make a table feel special, and for me, chicken breyani is one of them. When I make breyani, I always think of family gatherings, busy kitchens, big pots, and that beautiful smell of spices, rice, potatoes and chicken cooking together. It is the kind of meal that feels generous before anyone even takes a bite. A good Durban-style chicken breyani is full of flavour, but it should still feel balanced. The rice must be fragrant, the chicken must be tender, the potatoes must be …
Sugar Bean Curry Bunny Chow Recipe | Durban Vegetarian Bunny Chow
Sugar bean curry is one of those meals that proves simple ingredients can still make the most comforting food. For me, this is the kind of curry that feels humble, hearty and full of love. It reminds me of home cooking — the kind where a pot of beans simmers slowly until the gravy thickens, the potatoes become soft, and the whole kitchen fills with that warm masala smell. When I make sugar bean curry for bunny chow, I like the gravy to be rich and thick enough to soak …
