Bunny Chow
by Tarla Dalal
Here’s an awesomely tasty fast food from the kitchens of South Africa. An all-time favourite in that region, Bunny Chow or Bunny as it is fondly called is made by hollowing out a loaf of bread and filling it with tongue-tickling curry.
Believed to have its roots in the Durban Indian community, Bunny Chow is quite filling and a meal in its own right. It can be relished as a quick meal, or served as the main course of a larger spread.
You can also try other bread-based recipes like Pav Bhaji Burger or Moyettes.
Bunny Chow recipe - How to make Bunny Chow
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
4 burger buns
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
3/4 cup tomato pulp
salt to taste
1/2 cup boiled green peas
1/4 cup boiled and chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped capsicum
2 cups boiled potato cubes
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
For The Garnish
4 tbsp grated processed cheese
4 tbsp shredded cabbage
- Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the ginger-green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, asafoetida, fenugreek leaves and 2 tbsp of water and cook for a few seconds, stirring continuously.
- Now add the tomato pulp with ¼ cup water, cook for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the salt, green peas, carrots, potatoes, capsicum, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add 3 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Lightly mash it using a potato masher or till it reaches a thick gravy consistency.
- Switch off the flame, add the garam masala and mix well.
- Finally add chopped coriander and mix well. Keep aside.
- Place a burger bun on a clean dry surface and make a square slit on top using a sharp knife and scoop out some of the bread to create a depression to form a cavity.
- Put ¼th of the prepared gravy into the bread bowls.
- Garnish it with 1 tbsp cheese and 1 tbsp cabbage evenly over it.
- Repeat steps 10 to 12 to make 3 more bunny chows.
- Serve immediately.
Bunny Chow video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 369 cal |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.2 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 11.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 712.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 43.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 35.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 71.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 43.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 126.8 mg |
| Sodium | 57.6 mg |
| Potassium | 402.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
a very different recipe, and a fun way for kids to eat. this is superb!