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Saint Helena Curry
Mild, fragrant curry reflecting Saint Helena's East India Company heritage.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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About This Recipe
Saint Helena Curry is a mild yet aromatic dish that traces its roots to the island's years as an East India Company victualling station. Chicken or mutton is simmered with onions, tomatoes and a blend of spices brought by sailors and settlers from the Indian Ocean trade routes. It is distinctly mild compared to South Asian curries.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 700 gchicken thighs(boneless, cubed)
- 1 tbspmild curry powder
- 2tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 mediumonion(chopped)
- 200 mlchicken stock
- 2 tbspoil
Instructions
- 1
Sauté onion
Fry onion in oil over medium heat until golden, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Add spice
Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute.
- 3
Add chicken and tomatoes
Add chicken and tomatoes, stir to coat in spice, cook 5 minutes.
- 4
Simmer
Pour in stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Serve with steamed rice and mango chutney.
Pro Tips
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Use a good-quality mild curry powder for the best flavour.
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Add a spoonful of yoghurt at the end for creaminess.
Variations
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Mutton curry
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Add potatoes and peas
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days; flavour deepens overnight.
History & Origin
Saint Helena's strategic location meant spices and culinary traditions from India, China and the Cape arrived with every ship, and curry became embedded in the island's everyday cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this curry hot or mild?
Traditionally mild — adjust curry powder quantity to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 4 servings total
Calories360kcal
Protein38g
Carbohydrates10g
Fat18g
Fiber2g
Protein38g
Carbs10g
Fat18g
Time Summary
Prep time15 min
Cook time40 min
Total time55 min
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