As promised, here is the recipe for the chicken curry served by Patch at the Hot Tamale Chili Cookoff in Grayson on Nov. 3, 2012.

Enjoy!

Recipe for Sweet and Tangy Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 3 Large onions, sliced
• 3 Garlic cloves, diced
• 4 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons of South African Curry Powder (can be purchased online from Cape Food and Beverage in Atlanta)
• 3 Bay leaves
• 3 Anise stars
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Handful of coriander seeds
• 2 Blocks Chicken Bouillon (Preferably Knorr brand)
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tomatoes
• 4 Medium Potatoes, chopped into small pieces
• 3 Tablespoons Apricot Preserve
• 2 Pound chicken of your choice (breasts, thighs) diced

Method

1. Saute onions and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Add 2 Tablespoon of curry powder, 3 bay leaves, 3 anise stars, 1 tsp cumin, coriander seeds, chicken bouillon, salt and apricot.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and raw chicken.
4. Cover and cook on medium heat until chicken is tender – stir to make sure it doesn’t burn.
5. Reduce heat to low slow cook until chicken is tender.
6. Add potatoes, cover and cook until potatoes are tender.