Quick Fruit Curry South African Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful South African fruit curry recipe, adapted for Western kitchens from "The Africa News Cookbook." This recipe boasts tender chicken simmered in a rich, sweet, and spicy sauce with exotic fruits and crunchy peanuts. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 421.4 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Fruit Curry South African

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How to Make Quick Fruit Curry South African

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces. Brown the chicken on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add 1 large onion, chopped, to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of curry powder and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pot.
  5. Add 1 cup of dried apricots, ½ cup of dried peaches, ½ cup of raisins, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, and ½ cup of roasted peanuts. Pour in enough water to just cover the chicken.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  7. If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Serve hot over rice or naan bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

33g

Carbs

10g