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Indian Delights South Africa mainly focuses on the South African Indian community, their rich heritage and contribution to the Rainbow Nation.

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Chutney

Meatballs are known as kebabs or kebaabs among South African Indians. It should not be confused with the Middle Eastern kebab. The kebab chutney is a popular fast food served in a roti roll in many Durban Indian food establishments. Soya mince (ground soya) can… Continue reading

South African / Durban Indian Recipe

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Ingredients

500g Soya prawns
Oil
3 Grated tomatoes (small jam tomatoes)
2 Slit green chillies
½ cup of peas
1Onion ( ½ grated and ½ finely chopped)
1Teaspoon ginger and garlic paste
Salt to taste
½ Teaspoon of sugar
½ Teaspoon of cumin (jeera) seeds
A pinch of mustard seeds
A pinch of fennel (soomph) seeds
1 Stick of cinnamon
1 Black cardamom (elachi)
1 Aniseed
1 Bay leaf
1Tablespoon of masala
½ Teaspoon of chilli powder
¼ Teaspoon of mixed cumin and coriander (dhania) powder
A pinch of turmeric
1 Sprig of curry leaf
1 Sprig of thyme
1 Mint leaf
3 Leaves of spring onions
Freshly chopped coriander (dhania)

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