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A hearty Durban-style Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice simmered with potatoes and fragrant spices
This Durban-style Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice is rich, bold, and comforting! Made with tender chicken, potatoes, and fragrant spices, it’s a cozy, homemade meal perfect for any night.
Authentic Durban-Style Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice with Tender Potatoes
If you love bold, homemade curry that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, this Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice will hit the spot. It’s got tender chicken, golden potatoes, and layers of Durban-style spices that bring just the right kick.
This one’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or whenever you’re craving something hearty and comforting without too much fuss.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice:
- Full of flavor: A rich mix of masalas and fresh aromatics.
- One-pan wonder: Everything simmers together beautifully.
- Budget-friendly: Simple pantry spices, affordable ingredients.
- Make-ahead friendly: Tastes even better the next day.
- Authentic Durban twist: Classic flavors with homemade comfort.
Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Indian Recipes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Indian
Description
A flavorful Durban-style chicken curry simmered with golden potatoes and spices, served over fluffy basmati rice. Perfect for cozy dinners or Sunday family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 kg skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks (or use chicken pieces)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Durban masala
- 1 teaspoon jeera and coriander (koljana)
- 2 teaspoons mother-in-law spice
- 2 tablespoons water (for blending spice paste)
- 5 teaspoons oil
- 2 tomatoes, grated
- 1 cup water (for simmering)
- 5 potatoes, halved
- Fresh Dhania (cilantro), for garnish
- Basmati rice, cooked, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss 1 kg chicken thighs with 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp garam masala, and salt to taste.
- Cover and let it rest while you prep everything else.
- In a blender, combine 2 onions, 1 tbsp grated garlic, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp mild chili powder, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp Durban masala, 1 tsp jeera and coriander (koljana), 2 tsp mother-in-law spice, and 2 tbsp water.
- Blend until smooth and thick, it’ll smell amazing already!
- Heat 5 tsp oil in a large, lidded skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion-spice paste and cook, stirring often, until it darkens and starts releasing oil, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and 5 halved potatoes.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes, letting the chicken get lightly browned and coated in all those rich spices.
- Mix in 2 grated tomatoes and 1 cup of water.
- Bring the curry to a gentle boil, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is soft and the potatoes are tender. If it gets too thick, splash in a bit more water.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh Dhania, fluff up a pot of steamed basmati rice, and serve hot.
- Spoon that saucy curry over your rice and dive in; the mix of spices and tender chicken is pure comfort.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Feriel: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 4.8 g
- Sodium: 189.1 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 29.3 g
- Cholesterol: 117.5 mg
This Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice is full of rich Durban-inspired flavor, tender chicken, and golden potatoes simmered in a saucy spice blend. It’s homestyle comfort food at its finest, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep for the week.
Spicy Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice delivers everything a comforting meal should: a rich flavor, tender chicken, and fragrant basmati rice soaking up every drop of sauce. The Durban-inspired spices bring warmth and depth that make each bite satisfying and memorable. It’s simple, hearty, and guaranteed to become a go-to dinner favorite.
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