Veggie Apricot Bunny Chow

Name: Veggie Apricot Bunny Chow
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp garam masala; 2–3 red chillies, finely chopped (deseed for less heat); 1 x 400 g/14 oz can chopped tomatoes; 5 dried curry leaves; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 yellow, orange or red pepper, deseeded and diced; 300 g/10½ oz cauliflower florets; 300 g/10½ oz sweet potato, peeled and diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced; 2 tbsp apricot jam; 100 g/3½ oz soft dried apricots, halved; 1 yellow, orange or red pepper, deseeded and diced; 1 yellow, orange or red pepper, deseeded and diced; a bunch of fresh coriander/cilantro, roughly chopped, plus a few sprigs to serve; a good squeeze of lemon juice; 2 round, crusty loaves of bread; a bunch of fresh coriander/cilantro, roughly chopped, plus a few sprigs to serve; 6 tbsp thick Greek yogurt; a small handful of fresh mint leaves, shredded; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; a squeeze of lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large white onion, finely diced; 5 cm/2 in piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated; 2 large garlic cloves, grated

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

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Bold

By Nisha Katona

Published 2024

About

Rabbit food this is NOT. This flavoursome curry, studded with juicy dried apricots, is an Indian South African dish, usually served in a hollowed-out loaf, which acts as a portable container for the curry. It’s a favourite on the streets of Durban and is truly substantial – a meal that will keep you going all day. Eat as a sharing meal with your hands, tearing off chunks of bread to scoop up the sauce for the most authentic experience. The gravy-soaked bit at the end is the ultimate treat f

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Asia
Africa
India
South Africa
Sandwich
Durban
Vegetarian

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