Chicken Heart And Gizzard Curry Crispy Garlic Bunny Chow

Prep time
30min
Cook time
1h
Serves
4

Try this popular Indian South African fast-food dish filled with a fragrant chicken heart and gizzard curry. 

Ingredients:

  • 500g chicken hearts
  • 500g chicken gizzards, cleaned and trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) ginger, minced
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) curry powder (or garam masala)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander
  • 1 tsp (5ml) turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp (5ml) paprika 
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup (125ml) chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
For the garlic loaf:
  • 1-2 uncut white loaves
  • ¼ cup (60ml) margarine 
  • 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder or crushed fresh garlic
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) freshly chopped parsley 
  • Salt and pepper 

Method:

  1. Rinse the chicken hearts and gizzards thoroughly. If the gizzards are large, cut them into smaller pieces.
  2. Boil the gizzards in a pot of water for about 30-40 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan or pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
  4. Stir in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika. Cook the spices for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook until they break down about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the pre-boiled gizzards and chicken hearts to the pan. Mix well to coat them with the spice mixture.
  7. Add the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat, and let it cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the meat is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. To make the garlic loaves, mix the margarine, parsley and garlic salt. 
  9. Cut the bread into your desired portion size (either in halves or quarters). Then spread the sides of the loaves with garlic margarine. Toast the sides of the loaves in a pan until golden. 
  10. Carefully break or cut the soft middle parts out of the bread and fill with curry. Serve.