Recipe: Britannia's famous mutton bunny

Forget the braai, nothing says Durban Heritage quite like a pukka bunny chow from the Britannia Hotel.

Chef Sindi Mwale reveals a few of her Mutton Bunny secrets below.

Mutton Curry Recipe

Ingredients:  
500g mutton(bite size pieces)
100ml oil
1 bay leaf
3 small cinnamon sticks
1tsp fennel seeds
1 large onion, chopped
1 sprig curry leave
2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
2tsp salt
¼ tsp turmeric
4 tbl masala
6 even sized potatoes
3 sprig fresh coriander (chopped dhania)
1 medium tomato
- Use water if desired

 

Method

1. Heat oil and then add onion, turmeric & spices to fry for a few seconds (allow onion to soften)
2. Add masala, ginger & garlic and allow to cook for a few seconds (do not burn masala)
3. Add tomato. When almost cooked stir in meat and allow to sauté
4. Turn down heat and cover saucepan
5. Cook until meat begins to fry up
6. Add the curry leaves and salt
7. Add the water (if necessary) and potatoes
8. Bring to a boil, and then turn down to moderate heat
9. Cook until meat is tender & potatoes are soft
10. Simmer until ready to serve
11. Garnish with dhania