Delicious South African Curries for Every Occasion
There’s just no better way to get through our cold winter nights than with a warming bowl of homemade curry – and lucky for you, South Africa boasts a rich heritage of curries for every occasion.
Few things exude more warmth than a homemade curry, simmering on the stove. With winter upon us, we need all the warmth we can get. And with Ina Paarman’s range of South African-style Cook-In Curry Sauces, you’ve got loads of flavour at your fingertips. Added to that, a well-made, homemade curry relies on the use of quality herbs and spices – most of which contain essential nutrients to support your immune system and fight off those winter colds. What’s not to love?
For Meat-Free Monday
This time of year, it is more important than ever to get your veg in for those health-boosting benefits, which is why it’s a great idea to start your week with a solid vegetable curry.
When it comes to veggie curries, root veg (for bulk) and legumes (for texture) are your best friends. For a Cape Malay-style treat, this vegetable curry with butternut, chickpeas and cashew nuts makes excellent use of Ina Paarman’s Cape Malay Curry Cook-In Sauce. Both the sauce and the recipe itself contain loads of fresh garlic, a proven immune-booster packed with antioxidants. If you’re a sweet potato fan, try this hearty curry with sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes and lentils – and you can count on Ina Paarman’s Tikka Masala Curry Cook-In Sauce for a nice bite of spice, thanks to the use of chillies. Chillies are a great ally for winter: they’re high in vitamins A and C, to support the immune system.
For the Weeknight Winner
We love a good butter chicken curry, but to make a truly authentic version can take quite a while (there are all those spice blends to get right, not to mention marinating the chicken breasts overnight). But if you need some curry-in-a-hurry, this easy recipe for a quick butter chicken-style curry can be on your plate in less than 40 minutes. Ina Paarman’s Butter Chicken Curry Cook-In Sauce brings all the flavour you could wish for. Serve the finished dish with basmati rice and fresh coriander – the latter being a good source of vitamins A, C, and K: all of them proven immune-boosters.
For a Fancy Friday Night with Friends
Yes, on a Friday, we typically opt for burgers or takeaways, but why not stir things up with a sophisticated prawn curry?
Interestingly, this Prawn Curry makes use of Ina Paarman’s Butter Chicken Curry Cook-In Sauce. (Since the sauce contains fresh ginger, you’ve got some health benefits on the way too! Fresh ginger is good for digestion and great to fight inflammation.) Serve it with coconut rice, fresh lime, and something with a bit of tropical flair like a mango-and-chilli salsa, and you’ve got a restaurant-level meal on the cards.
For a Slow & Steady Sunday Roast
Is there anything better than a slow-cooked lamb curry, simmering merrily on the stove on a Sunday morning, while you can get on with other things?
The beauty of a lamb curry is that the lamb needs at least 2 hours or more on the stove for the collagen to break down and for it to become meltingly soft. Go ahead – treat yourself to a good book, snuggled under your favourite blanket, as you wait.
Try your hand at this flavourful Lamb Shank Curry or this moreish Durban Lamb Neck Curry: both recipes make use of Ina Paarman’s Durban Curry Cook-In Sauce. On the health side, the sauce contains fresh curry leaves, which are remarkably high in vitamin C, another shot of nutrition for that immune system. Both recipes serve four – do yourself a favour and double up, so you have extra for later in the week.
Discover More Than Aromatic Curries & Cook-In Sauces
Remember, wholesome eating starts at home. For more inspiration, view our great range of scrumptious recipes made with Ina Paarman products – crafted from fresh, well-chosen ingredients packed with nutrients.
