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From My Kitchen To Yours – keeping our heritage alive
Cook about 6 clean trotters for a couple of hours with 3 cloves of garlic, 3 cloves, 3 all spice, 2 bayleaves and a few tablespoon of vinegar until soft.
Do not throw the water when pootjies are soft.
Braise a large chopped onion in a little oil until light brown.
Add a tsp garlic paste.
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
A sprig of curry leaves
Add drops from the brine of the pootjies as needed
Add
2 tsp red leaf masala
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp salt or to taste
Add from the brine and cook for further 10 minutes.
Add cooked pootjies .
Cook for a further 30 minutes or so on low heat.
Add 1-2 tins of white kidney beans / camelli beans
Cook for a further 10 minutes or so. Add more of the brine if there is left or water
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves optional
Serve with white rice or roti
Enjoy
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