Best 3 Curried Roast Chicken Durban Style Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to explore the vibrant flavors of "Curried Roast Chicken Durban Style," a dish that embodies the rich culinary heritage of Durban, South Africa. Immerse yourself in a symphony of spices, succulent chicken, and aromatic ingredients that come together to create a flavorful extravaganza. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly tender chicken, infused with a tantalizing blend of curry spices, that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Let this article guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish, taking you on a delightful culinary adventure that will elevate your home cooking skills and bring the vibrant flavors of Durban into your kitchen.
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CURRIED ROAST CHICKEN, DURBAN STYLE
In Madhur Jaffrey's book "From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes From the Indian Spice Trail" (Clarkson Potter, 2003), which explores the dispersion of Indian food worldwide, there is a recipe from Durban, South Africa, for chicken roasted whole with a forcefully seasoned ginger and chili paste. The chicken is skinned before seasoning and cooking, not a demanding job but one that requires care. The fragrant heat of the chicken, which stayed moist thanks to its foil cocoon, even seemed to tease some spicy flavors from the Marcel Lapierre Morgon Beaujolais I poured with dinner. The fruitiness of the wine helped tame the heat.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 2h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut two deep diagonal slits, down to the bone, in each chicken breast and one in each leg and thigh. Place chicken, breast side up, on a sheet of heavy-duty foil large enough to enclose it. Place in a roasting pan.
- Place lemon juice, ginger, garlic, chilies, salt, oil, cumin and coriander in a blender and process to a thick purée. Rub purée over chicken, inside and out, and into slits. Set chicken aside 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Dust chicken with chili powder and black pepper, enclose in foil and crimp to seal. Roast 1 hour.
- Open foil and baste chicken. Return, uncovered, to oven for 15 minutes, basting twice more. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Pour juices from foil into a small dish and serve alongside chicken.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 771 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
DURBAN CHICKEN CURRY
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large Dutch oven or other heavy-duty pan, melt butter with vegetable oil over low heat. Add curry powder, coriander, ground cumin, whole cumin, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon sticks. Cook, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the spices.
- Turn heat to medium and add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring often until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Turn heat to high and add chicken pieces. Cook, stirring to coat the pieces in the onion and spices very well, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and tomato puree, and give pot a good stir.
- Throw in diced potatoes, rutabaga, chicken stock, and curry leaves. Let simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt, if necessary. Serve garnished with coriander leaves and rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
DURBAN CHICKEN CURRY
Growing up in Durban, South Africa, with its large Indian population, like so many expatriates (I now live in Canada) I developed a passion for Indian cuisine. I prefer to make my own curry blends (see recipe #134756) from scratch as the so called curry you can purchase at grocery stores is more like a condiment or flavouring than it is the genuine thing. I also feel that chicken thighs and legs make the most flavourful curries as do baking them in either coated cast iron ware or stoneware casseroles. Flavour also improves overnight - in a non reactive container - and reheated the following day. Serve with basmati rice and "sambals".
Provided by Emjay99
Categories Curries
Time 1h45m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a non stick fry pan.
- Trim chicken thighs of visible fat and season with the salt, pepper and paprika.
- Brown on both sides in the heated ghee and transfer to a casserole dish that has a tight fitting lid. My favourite is a Le Creuset oval casserole.
- In the same fry pan add the additional 1/2 tablespoon ghee and saute the onions and garlic until soft.
- Add the curry powder and cook further 2 minutes.
- Add lime juice, fresh ginger, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, sugar, chopped cilantro, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
- Pour over chicken - mix so all is coated - cover with lid and bake up to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
- SAMBALS are condiments that are served in small dishes as compliments to the curry: 1) Mix together chopped tomatoes and finely chopped onion sprinkled with salt, place in a serving dish and set aside. 2) Sliced bananas. 3) Peach Chutney 4) Lime Pickle 5) Toasted coconut to sprinkle. 6) Papadoms 7) Naan bread.
- LEFT OVERS FOR BREAKFAST: If you have left over gravy - add a couple of halved hard boiled eggs and serve on toast for breakfast the next day!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 238.2, Sodium 675.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 15.9, Protein 59.3
Tips:
- To achieve a flavorful and tender chicken, marinate it overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Use a heavy-based pot or Dutch oven to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- For a spicier curry, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- If you don't have tamarind paste, you can substitute it with lemon juice or vinegar.
- Serve the curry with steamed rice, roti, or naan bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Curried roast chicken Durban style is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of flavorful spices, tender chicken, and creamy coconut milk creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality curry at home.
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