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South African influenced lamb and potato Durban curry served with rice and coriander.
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South African Durban Curry Recipe with Lamb and Potatoes

Indian influences have spread far and wide, and I love them; this lamb Durban curry features South African/Indian flavours, and it is delicious. Featuring lots of onions and potatoes cooked in a heavily spiced sauce loaded with garlic, ginger and curry leaves.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Anglo South African
Keyword durban curry, Durban Lamb Curry, lamb and potato curry, south african lamb curry
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 676kcal
Author Brian Jones

Ingredients

  • 350 g Lamb Neck Fillet 12oz
  • 1 Large Onion 200g
  • 1 Green Chilli Pepper
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 15 g Ginger ½ thumb sized piece
  • 400 g Potatoes 3-4 Small-Medium
  • 2 Medium Tomatoes 175g
  • 18 Curry Leaves
  • 10 cm Cinnamon Bark 4" piece
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • ½-¾ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • 500 ml Water 2 Cups

For the Spice Blend:

  • 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cardamom

Instructions

  • Cut the lamb into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix all of the ingredients for the spice blend in a bowl.
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  • Cut the onion in half and dice it as finely as you can.
  • Cut the chilli pepper into thin rounds.
  • Peel and dice the garlic as finely as you can
  • Peel and grate the ginger.
  • Heat a 20cm or 8" saucepan over a medium heat and when it is hot, add the oil followed by the onions and chilli peppers, cook for 8-10 minutes.
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    • Whilst the onions are softening, prepare the potatoes and the tomatoes.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 35mm (1½") pieces.
  • Roughly chop the tomatoes.
  • Add the curry leaves, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, garlic and ginger, then cook for a couple of minutes, stirring regularly.
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  • Add the prepared spice mix and stir for 30 seconds to coat in the oil.
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  • Throw in the diced lamb, followed by the salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring regularly.
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  • Add the tomatoes and potatoes, stir, then pour over enough water to just cover the potatoes and lamb.
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    • This will be around 500ml or 2 cups in a pan this size.
  • Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes over a low heat, then remove the lid and cook for a final 45-60 minutes over a medium-low heat to thicken the sauce.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 1925mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2508IU | Vitamin C: 247mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 7mg
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