Durban Mixed Vegetable Curry
Luckily I am not new to cooking Durban curries, it’s what I grew up eating and my mum always helps me out when I am stuck with a recipe. My aunt, who is now late, was an amazing cook. She made the most delicious Mixed Vegetable Curry. Whenever my mum had a prayer at home she was the one that was up early. She would light a fire outside and cook this specific curry in a huge pot, enough to feed an army. I think everybody waited in anticipation for that day, just so they could eat this delicious Durban Mixed Vegetable Curry. I made this curry a few times and I didn’t like the way it turned out. So yesterday I called my mum and asked her for the recipe again. I couldn’t believe how simple it was, don’t know what I did the last few times. Anyway this time it turned out perfect and I know my family is going to love it. For this curry you can basically use any vegetable you want. My mum always used Barlotti/Gadra Beans, Green Beans, Peas, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Gem Squash, Brinjals and Madumbi also know as Yams. I don’t exactly have all those veggies so I tried to cook my curry with veggies I had. I used green beans, cauliflower, carrots and potatoes. I sometimes add peas. But please feel free to add whatever veggies you prefer.
If you are using veggies that cook quite quickly I suggest you add that towards the end of cooking time. You do want your veggies tender but still holding it’s shape. Nothing worse than a mushy curry. Here in Johannesburg potatoes take forever to cook so I added some extra water to my curry but you can add much less if your veggies are going to cook quite quickly. This Durban Mixed Vegetable Curry is definitely a winner and I am sure you will love it even if you are not a veggie fan.
More Durban Curries to try: Durban Lamb Curry Spicy Durban Chicken Curry If you loved this, please share!
