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Akhals Chicken Curry

The house chicken curry — chicken pieces simmered in browned onion, tomato and Special Mix Masala until the oil rises and the gravy hugs every piece. Weeknight simple, Sunday good.

60 minServes 4Easy

Special Mix Masala

Akhals Veg Curry

Whatever the garden or the fridge offers — potatoes, beans, carrots, marrows — folded into a Special Mix Masala gravy. Meat-free as written, happy to take chicken or lamb.

45 minServes 4Easy

Fish & Prawn Masala

Fish & Prawn Masala Curry

Firm fish, plump prawns or both — braised whole spices, a deep tomato masala, whole red chillies and a squeeze of lemon. Five minutes on high heat and it's done.

45 minServes 4Moderate

Braising Spice

Beans & Lentil Curry

Sugar beans or lentils in a thick, slow-bodied gravy built on Braising Spice and Wet Masala. The notebook's own verdict: excellent for bunny chow or served with rotis.

50 minServes 4Easy

Durban Special

Akhals Fiery Mutton Curry

Lamb on the bone, braising spice, a full hand of whole spices and Durban Special — simmered until the meat gives. Made for bunny chows.

110 minServes 4Moderate

BBQ Spice

Chops & Spare Ribs for the Braai

A sticky, peppery marinade — BBQ Spice, Steak & Chops Spice, honey, vinegar and peri-peri — over lamb chops or spare ribs, finished over hot coals.

45 minServes 6Easy

Chicken Tikka Spice

Chicken Tikka Masala

One chicken, one masala, one hot oven. Marinated in Akhals Chicken Tikka Masala with lemon — grilled until properly charred. Chips, salad and hot naan alongside.

55 minServes 4Easy

Mother-in-Law Masala

Fiery Chicken & Lamb Curry

The notebook says it plainly: Warning — seriously HOT!! Mother-in-Law Masala, whole spices and potatoes in a gravy that means business. Rice, roti or pap on the side, and something cold to drink.

80 minServes 4Moderate