Bo Kaap Cape Malay Curry Powder South African Spice Mixture Recipes

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Provided by Abi Fae

Categories     African

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.8

This distinctive and tasty authentic curry relies heavily on the special blend of spices, known as Cape Malay curry powder. Cape Malay curries are famous for their fruity and full-bodied flavours, making good use of local colourful vegetables or meat and fish, they are not as hot as the curries used in the Indian kitchen. This "secret" recipe hails from one of the steamy kitchens in the vibrant Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town; it was on a recipe sheet given to my mum from a spice shop in that wonderful area, in the 1950's. The Bo-Kaap area is a treat; the houses are painted gorgeous bright colours that won't fail to make you smile, there are always children playing in the streets and the haunting call of the muezzin will remind you of exotic destinations such as Istanbul and Cairo. And then there's the smell of spices that wafts through open doorways and comes rushing out at you as you walk past Atlas Trading, the local spice emporium. You might be just minutes from the centre of elegant and sophisticated Cape Town, but you'll feel as though you're in a different country. Serve this curry with yellow rice and a variety of sambals and atjars.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Curries

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 169.6, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 36.5, Protein 3.7

My take on Cape Malay curry powder; I devised this when I finally finished my precious box of this type of curry powder, that had been sent to me in a Herbs and Spices swap by Zurie! I checked the ingredients list and finally after a little trial and error, I came up with this, and it is a pretty close match! Influenced by Malay cuisine, Cape/Malay curry powder/masala is a blend of sweet and pungent spices to include cloves, cardamon, fennel, mustard, coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, a little chilli and black pepper. A curry powder/masala of a mild heat yet full of the flavours you expect in Indian curry. This curry spice mix is wonderful in all types of curries, but especially authentic Cape Malay style cuisine, and of course curries.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     South African

Time 7m

Yield 1 Large Jar Curry Powder

Number Of Ingredients 12

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While in South Africa, I was exposed to Malay cooking (it's an interesting history). This was one of the most notable things I tasted, and I think it is an excellent example of the blend of flavors that make this cuisine so unique. Try dousing chicken thighs with this sauce and baking (covered) in the oven. Serve over rice.

Provided by Moshakgaboy

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 285.7, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 21.5, Protein 5.2

This curry is traditionally South African, and comes from the Malay community in the Western Cape. It's sweet, fruity, spicy, and not too hot. It reminds me of home every time I eat it. I find that curries are always made to taste for me. I always adjust recipes, change quantities, taste the mix and add the notes I think it's missing. So, the quantities should not be taken as gospel.

Provided by kbruce82

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 4 portions, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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A beautifully aromatic curry powder which I use in Granny's Malaysian Meatball Curry (posted separately).

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Malaysian

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

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