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INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tbsp. (45 ml) cooking oil
• 1 whole chicken, cut into portions
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red or green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves (sliced)
• 1 -2 fresh green or red chillies, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) curry powder
• 2 Tbsp. of Chicken Royco Mchuzi Mix
• 1 x 410 g tin tomatoes, chopped (or 3 large tomatoes)
• 1 cup (250 ml) water
• ¼ cup (125 ml) apricot jam
• 1 cup (250 ml) frozen peas
• ½ cup (125 ml) freshly chopped dhania (optional)

METHOD

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Brown the chicken pieces a few at a time. Remove the chicken from the pan and fry the onions, green pepper, garlic and chillies until soft.
Add the curry powder and fry for a minute.
Return the chicken pieces to the saucepan; add the tomatoes, water and jam. Stir well, cover and let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through.
Dissolve the Royco Mchuzi Mix in a little cold water and add to the stew. Add the frozen peas and cook for a further five minutes until heated through.
If you’ve opted to add fresh dhania to your dish, stir it in and serve.
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