BEGEDIL (MALAYSIAN DEEP FRIED POTATO PATTY) RECIPE - FOOD.COM
Begedil is a Malaysian term for deep fried potato patty usually eaten alongside other Malaysian curries and this is a family favourite of ours.Some like it with bits of browned mince beef but I prefer mine plain with the exception of chopped cilantro,green onions and fried shallots.It's up to you to add or omit whatever additional ingredients but this is how it is done in my household...
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Yield 10-15 patties depening on how it's sized, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Most people deep fry the potatoes,drain the oil and then mash them in a dry bowl. Boiling ,however is a healthier alternative and I have done it a lot of times. Works either way.
- Throw in all the chopped ingredients including shallots and mix thoroughly.
- Season well and shape into medium sized balls with the palms of your hands before flattening.
- Coat begedil in the beaten eggs and fry till lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.2, FatContent 0.1, SaturatedFatContent 0, CholesterolContent 0, SodiumContent 7.5, CarbohydrateContent 21.8, FiberContent 2.8, SugarContent 1, ProteinContent 2.5
CAPE MALAY CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE | CHEFDEHOME.COM
In this savory spiced and fragrant Cape Malay Chicken Curry recipe, skinless chicken thighs cook succulent nestled with potatoes and a sweet and sour, ginger-garlic curry. All the flavors go so good together that this will become your favorite Chicken Dinner of all times. Plus curry is easy to prepare, can be made ahead. Gluten free and Dairy Free.
In my home, a delicious curry makes dinner worth looking forward too. Leftovers are great for lunch, even another 1-2 rounds of dinner if I can manage to save some. :)
First, let me share what is Cape Malay Chicken Curry?!
Cape Malay Chicken Curry
South African cuisine is blend of many cultures including Indian and European. For me, Malay Curry closely resembles the home cooked chicken curry from India. Not loaded with spices, homemade curries are actually mild hot, made with mild spices and have no creams or even tomatoes. Potatoes are staple in curry to make dinner substantial and to balance the flavor of spices.
I'm always looking to try new chicken curry recipes. For a while I wanted to try a good South African Chicken Curry. Milk Street's chicken curry and Fatima Sydow's chicken curry were my inspirations to start exploring Cape Malay Chicken Curry.
Malay Chicken Curry is a savory and mild spicy curry, mostly made with whole bone-in chicken, cut into pieces. Most spices used are whole. These are meant only to perfume the curry and are not toasted. (toasting make spices strong) Spices and aromatics include garlic, ginger, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne pepper, coriander, and turmeric. The savory aspect of Malay Curry comes from use of sweet condiment such as a chutney (sweet relish cooked with vinegar and spices), honey, sugar.
Once I understood the flavor and roots of Cape Malay Curry, I used;
- Many homemade variation of chutneys in the curry. Homemade Mango Chutney, Apple Chutney, or a peeled and cored apple with some sugar/honey are my top three favorites. Just a little goes long way. These give curry the perfect balance of sweet and sour. (check more details in substitutes)
- For chicken, I prefer boneless and skinless thighs which cook moist and consistent. Chicken thighs also hold the curry sauce well.
- For spices, I use what I have in hand. My top favorites are fennel seeds, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, onion, ginger and garlic. You are welcome to use more or less spices. Make this recipe your own.
So let's get started! Cook Cape Malay Chicken Curry today!
What Do You Need for Cape Malay Chicken Curry?
Cape Malay Curry ingredients are every-day-curry ingredients; easy to find and perfect base for many curries eaten all around the world, including many Indian Chicken curries, European or in this case, South African.
To make curry more flavorful, I marinate chicken briefly with fragrant crushed-whole spices, garlic and ginger. This is not a traditional step but I have learned this with experience of cooking curries and stews that it gives curry delicious flavor.
Notice sweet aroma in kitchen when marinated chicken starts to cook in the skillet, there by spices are toasted in the oil. (nostalgic)
Here is the list of the all ingredients Cape Malay curry:
- Chicken
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Lemon Juice
- Turmeric
- Paprika
- Cinnamon
- Fennel
- Cumin
- Chutney
When making Malay Chicken Curry
While chicken marinates, I cook yellow onions. Slightly caramelized onions give curry it's signature color and body to the sauce without any thickening agents.
Once onions are caramelized, rest of the curry needs very little manual effort. Simply, sauté the marinated chicken and remaining spices such as turmeric and cinnamon with all of the marinade until chicken is no longer pink. Add water and potatoes. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, and curry has thickened.
That's it! Chicken Curry from Cape Malay is easier to prepare than it's looks! Aroma is just like eating in a South African or Indian restaurant. You will love the flavors. I bet!
What to Serve with Chicken Curry?
In our home, we love to eat Chicken Curries with side of rice, or naan. For pictures, I specially made South African Yellow Rice i.e. rice boiled seasoned with turmeric, salt, oil, and some sugar. On the side is the tomatoes, radish and carrot sambal i.e. tomato, red radish and carrots mixed with lemon juice, and salt. For best flavor, mix and leave aside while curry cooks.
Traditionally Chicken Curry Cape Malay is served with various kind of sides. Here is a complete list:
- Yellow Rice
- Sambals - fresh onion, tomato, carrots, coconut mixed with lemon, sugar, and salt.
- Naan
- Roti (wheat bread without leaving agent)
- Chutney such as Mango Chutney
A simple salad and crusty bread also work great to mope the curry sauce.
Creamy Cape Malay Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
I decided to keep curry close to how it is traditionally made. But just like many traditional recipes, there are many variations of cape malay chicken curry. Many homefolks use cake flour or corn flour to thicken the curry. Few also use single cream or coconut milk or fresh shredded coconut and coconut milk.
Like I always say, home cooking is beautiful because it gives you chance to make a recipe your own. So if you prefer a creamy curry, make this chicken curry creamy by simply replacing water used with low fat coconut milk. Or add additional 1/3 cup coconut cream along with the water.
Make Ahead
Spices in curries get extra boost of flavor when curries are made a day before. Some days, I specially make curry a day ahead to get better flavor of spices. Cape Malay Curry can be made and refrigerated up-to 4 days in advance.
Reheat before cooking. For best results, heat in a pan on stove. If curry has thickened too much, loosen the sauce with some low sodium chicken stock or water. Taste and adjust salt before serving.
Friends, try something different for dinner tonight. This bone-warming, stew-style Cape Malay chicken curry with potatoes is fragrant, easy to cook and so delicious with chicken bursting with flavor of spices. Don't forget to serve rice on the side to devour the savory curry. Happy cooking!
Provided by Savita
Categories Main Course Curry Dinner
Total Time 55 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Yield 2.5 Quart Curry
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a food processor jar, add garlic cloves, chili (serrano), rough chopped ginger, chutney, half of lemon juice, black pepper, fennel seeds, and cumin seeds, and 1/4 tsp salt. Process to make a coarse paste. Scrape it to a bowl, add chicken thighs. Coat chicken in the marinade. Set aside.
- While chicken marinates, very fine chopped onion (for better results grate or coarse process in food processor). Heat half the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy bottom deep sauce pan. When oil is hot, add chopped onion, sprinkle 1/4 tsp of the salt and all sugar on the onions and cook until onions are slightly caramelized (8-10 minutes)
- Add remaining oil followed by remaining spices i.e. turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, in the cooking onions. Top with chicken thighs along with marinade. Cook on medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. (3-4 minutes). Turn frequently, don't let masala (onion-marinade mix) burn.
- Add potatoes and water. Stir to mix everything. Bring to boil on high heat. Lower the heat to medium, cover and then simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and curry has thickened.
- Stir the curry. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice. Add fresh chopped herbs. Scoop hot curry over rice. Enjoy!
MALAYSIAN RECIPES - RASA MALAYSIA
From rasamalaysia.com
RECIPES - THE MALAYSIAN KITCHEN
From themalaysiankitchen.com
MALAYSIAN RECIPES | MYRECIPES
From myrecipes.com
25 EASY MALAYSIAN RECIPES - INSANELY GOOD
RECIPES - RASA MALAYSIA: EASY DELICIOUS RECIPES
From rasamalaysia.com
MALAYSIAN FOOD RECIPES | HOW TO COOK MALAYSIAN FOOD
From asianfoodnetwork.com
10 BEST CAPE MALAY RECIPES | YUMMLY
From yummly.com
THE 27 MOST POPULAR AND AUTHENTIC MALAYSIAN RECIPES | 196 ...
From 196flavors.com
MALAYSIAN FOOD RECIPES | HOW TO COOK MALAYSIAN FOOD
From asianfoodnetwork.com
10 BEST CAPE MALAY RECIPES | YUMMLY
From yummly.com
MALAYSIAN RECIPES - PINTEREST
From pinterest.com
BEST MALAYSIAN CURRY RECIPES IN THE COOK EAT WORLD - A ...
From cookeatworld.com
6 CAPE MALAY CURRY RECIPES WE THINK YOU NEED TO TRY | CRUSH
From crushmag-online.com
MALAY CAKE / MA LAI GAO (CHINESE ... - MY LOVELY RECIPES
From mylovelyrecipes.com
SINGAPOREAN AND MALAYSIAN RECIPES
From singaporeanmalaysianrecipes.com
MALAYSIAN SALAD RECIPE - SHARE-RECIPES.NET
From share-recipes.net
TRADITIONAL MALAY KOEKSISTERS - SAPEOPLE SOUTH AFRICAN RECIPES
From tastyrecipes.sapeople.com
MALAY BEEF RENDANG RECIPE | WOOLWORTHS
From woolworths.com.au
MALAYSIAN FOOD RECIPES: MALAY FOOD? NYONYA CUISINE: AYAM ...
From m.youtube.com