Cape Malay Curry

Ingredients

Chicken or lamb, cubed

1.5 pounds

Onion, finely chopped

1 large

Garlic, minced

4 cloves

Ginger, grated

1 tablespoon

Cinnamon stick

1

Cloves

4

Cardamom pods

4

Ground turmeric

1 teaspoon

Ground cumin

1 teaspoon

Tomatoes, diced

2 cups

Coconut milk

1 cup

Dried apricots or raisins

1/2 cup

Salt

to taste

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

1/4 cup

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the cubed meat to the pot, browning it on all sides.
4. Introduce the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, ground turmeric, and ground cumin. Stir to coat the meat in the spices.
5. Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
6. Pour in the coconut milk and add the dried fruits. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
7. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
8. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.