Bunny Chow South Africa

Bunny Chow -Deliciously Tasty South African Street food with made with aromatic spices, meat, chickpeas and potatoes served in hollow bread. A one of a Kind Sandwich!

Course Main

Cuisine African

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 428kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1/2 cup canola or cooking oil
1 medium onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoons minced ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tablespoon curry powder or more
2-3 curry leaves diced
3 green cardamom pods
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
2 medium tomatoes diced
1 pound chicken thighs or breast cut in bite-sized pieces lightly crushed
8 ounce or less potatoes cleaned and cut into cubes
1 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
11/2 cup or more chicken broth or water
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

When ready to cook, heat up oil in a large saucepan and add onions, garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, curry powder, curry leaves, cardamom pods, paprika and cayenne pepper(optional). Stir occasionally for about 2-3 minutes until onions is translucent.
Add tomatoes followed by chicken, stir and sauté for about 2-3 more minutes. Add chicken stock/ water if necessary to prevent any burns.
Next add potatoes, chickpeas and chicken broth , about 1 1/2 cup , add more as needed. Bring to a boil and let it simmer until sauce thickens, it might take about 25 minutes or more.
Adjust for salt, pepper and stew consistency.

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