Name: Bunny Chow
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: Salt, to taste; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 5-6 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp medium curry powder; ½ tsp turmeric; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 small lemon, juiced; A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped, to garnish; 2 dried red chillies; 12-15 fresh curry leaves; 4-6 large crusty bread buns (approximately one per person); 2-3 bay leaves; 1 tsp garam masala; 100 ml water; 1 x 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes, blended; 2 x 400 g tins of red kidney beans

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Radikal Kitchen

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

About

Originating in Durban, South Africa, Bunny Chow consists of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with curry. The bread serves as both a container and a way to soak up all the delicious curry sauce, making it a satisfying and filling meal.

The origins of Bunny Chow are closely tied to the history of Indian migration to South Africa and the unique culinary fusion that emerged as a result. The origin of the name ‘Bunny Chow’ is often speculated. One theory suggests it comes from the Tam