Tin fish chutney is one of those recipes that just feels like home. Whether you grew up eating it or are discovering it for the first time, it’s a dish that celebrates simplicity, flavour, and the warmth of South African kitchens. I hope this version becomes a regular in your home, the way it has […]
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This dish is truly a labour of love, and I like to think of this style of breyani as an art form. I have the fondest memories of this type of breyani. My grandfather used to do some work for Manjra’s, a renowned establishment in Durban known for making and catering the most heavenly breyani.
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This is my simple, old-fashioned lamb chops chutney recipe. I call it old-fashioned because it’s a classic dish that has been a favourite in our family for generations. We often enjoyed this for breakfast on a Sunday. It’s also a great dish to prepare if you have leftover chops from a braai. I hope you
There is something incredibly satisfying about a mince and potato curry. Whether you enjoy it as is or with a handful of peas, it’s certainly a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavour to the table. I have fond memories of my Sandy Ma’s (Gran) mince and potato curry. We would dish it up as
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A simple, tasty Durban-style chicken curry is made with basic ingredients like oil, onions, ginger, garlic, chillies, tomatoes, and potatoes. It is flavoured with a few whole and ground spices, which I will list below, adding depth of flavour, warmth, and heat to the curry. The adaptation of Indian spices in South African cuisine, particularly
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As the saying goes, “Govender’s make the best crab curry,” and I can certainly vouch for that! My late grandad was a maestro when it came to crab curry. He possessed truly magical hands and found joy in the kitchen, a skill that has been passed down through our family tree. My dad, my uncle,
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This simple prawn chutney recipe is a piece of my childhood. A simple, spicy-sweet chutney with perfectly cooked prawns was a dish we often enjoyed alongside crab curry. If you love prawns, this is such a great dish to prepare. It’s really quick to make and an excellent dish to experiment with, especially if you’ve
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I am excited to share my take on a Chicken & Prawn Curry, South African style. Picture this: succulent prawns and tender chicken, in a fragrant symphony of spices. It’s not just a dish, it’s a celebration of flavours that’s easy to whip up, perfect for spoiling your loved ones. My family loved this dish
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Braised Lamb Chops with Onions & Potatoes – a recipe that holds a special place in my heart. This dish, inspired by my dad’s cooking, infuses tender marinated lamb chops with a blend of spices and yogurt, accompanied by crispy potato wedges and the sweetness of caramelized onions. INGREDIENTS Marinade: Whole Spices: Other Ingredients: METHOD
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When it came to celebrating my mother’s recent birthday, our family gathered for a sumptuous feast that included a mouthwatering spread of trotters and beans curry alongside a fragrant 3kg Durban lamb curry. My talented mother-in-law took charge of preparing the trotters and beans curry for a party of fourteen, while I undertook the delightful
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