Durban Bunny Chow

A hollowed-out loaf filled with hot curry. Born in Durban.

Durban Indian · R Budget · 1 hour · Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 unsliced white loaf
  • 500 g chicken, mutton or sugar beans
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 thumb ginger
  • 2 tbsp curry powder (Durban masala)
  • 1 sprig curry leaves (optional)
  • 3 tbsp oil

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Method

  1. Fry the onion and curry leaves, then add garlic, ginger and masala.
  2. Add the meat and tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes and 500 ml water and simmer until tender and thick.
  4. Cut the loaf into quarters, scoop out the centre and fill with curry. Put the bread 'virgin' on top.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Sugar bean bunny is the budget and vegetarian classic.