bunny chow

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

With a delicious combination of ingredients, this popular South African curry is easy to make and a comforting one-pot meal to enjoy!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bunny chow

  • 2 Tbsp
    ghee
  • 2 c
    chopped white onions
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • 1 c
    chopped red peppers
  • 4 large clove
    garlic, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced ginger
  • 1
    cinnamon stick
  • 3
    cardamom pods, slightly crushed
  • 1 Tbsp
    curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp
    fennel seeds
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2 lg
    chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 3 c
    peeled and cubed Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 1/2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth, or as needed
  • 1 can
    chickpeas, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4 lg
    buns (such as kaiser)
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • 8
    lime wedges, for serving

How To Make bunny chow

  • 1
    In a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the ghee. When hot, add the onions and season with salt; sauté for 2 minutes. Add red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, curry powder, cumin, garam masala and fennel seeds; sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add tomato paste and stir to coat.
  • 4
    Add chicken cubes and season with freshly ground black pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • 5
    Add diced tomatoes, brown sugar and potato cubes; stir well. And broth enough to just cover everything. Stir well, bring to a boil before reducing back to medium. Simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • 6
    Meanwhile, cut the tops off buns and scoop out the inside to create a bowl; set them aside.
  • 7
    After 25 minutes, add chickpeas and lime juice. Mix well and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • 8
    When curry is cooked, remove the cinnamon stick and discard it. Remove the sauté pan from the heat and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
  • 9
    Spoon curry into the prepared buns, sprinkle on cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
  • 10
    To view this delicious South African fast food on YouTube, click on thic link ➡ https://youtu.be/wuWNkFNZrUU
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