Cape Curry Powder Recipes

MINCE CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot or saucepan, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and then all of the mince.
• When the meat is just slightly cooked, add the onions, garlic, and all of the spices.
• Once this mixture has browned, add the finely chopped tomato, potatoes, carrot, and green pepper along with the canned tomato.
• Add the cup of water, so that the vegetables can cook by themselves for a while.
• Once it starts to boil, turn the heat down to a low-medium, and take it easy.
• It should cook like this for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little water occasionally if you feel like it may burn, but be careful not to make it saucy.
• Once the potatoes start to soften, you know that this easy mince curry recipe is coming to its finishing line.
• Check the flavour and if you're happy with the slight curry kick. If you'd like it to be hotter, add a little cayenne pepper. You can also add salt and pepper until you're satisfied.

BO-KAAP CAPE MALAY CURRY POWDER - SOUTH AFRICAN SPICE MIXTURE

Steps:

• Place all the whole seeds in a frying pan and dry roast for a minute or two, until they become pungent and release their fragrance. Place them in a food processor or coffee grinder and pulse until they are finely ground - or grind them with a pestle and mortar.
• Add the remaining ground spices, including the chillies and the curry leaves, to the roasted spices and mix well.
• Store in an airtight jar or tin for up to 6 months, in a dry, cool and dark place.

CAPE CURRY POWDER

Steps:

• In a dry skillet, toast separately the cloves, peppercorns, and the coriander, cumin, fennel and mustard seeds over medium heat, taking care not to burn them.
• Combine the toasted ingredients and the chiles in a spice mill and grind to a fine powder.
• Combine with the remaining ingredients and mix until a uniform color is achieved.
• Store in an airtight jar.