A Taste of History | Mariamman Mixed Curry

Recipe & History Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Mariamman Mixed Curry 01:42 - Meet Aiya (Special Guest) 02:16 - Meaning of the 7 Vegetables & Ingredients 02:48 - Preparing the Dry Fish 04:28 - Starting the Mixed Curry (Oil & Spices) 06:37 - Aiya's Heritage & The Importance of this Meal 10:43 - Adding the Beans and Root Vegetables 12:21 - Why Drumsticks (Moringa) are Vital 13:03 - History of South African Indian Heritage 15:53 - Cultural Significance & Adaptation in South Africa 18:00 - Final Dish Reveal 19:07 - Taste Test with Neris & Aiya Join me in my kitchen with 88 year old aiya, as she takes me through the process of how to make her heritage meal, Mixed vegetable curry. This hearty meal is prepared during a famous prayer here in South Africa, especially for the Indian community. This heritage meal is cooked during Mariamman or porridge prayers which has deep rooted spiritual meaning for Aiya, so join her as she makes this comforting dish. Watch as Aiya shares some of her legendary stories and cooking tips, whilst I take you you the journey of the historial and cultural meaning of mixed curry. This meal is Traditionally paired with a fermented sour porridge and made during the months of July and August in South Africa. For the method please check out the full video, as i disclose the importance of the seven vegetables in a mixed curry. Some of the vegetables used Broad beans Drumsticks moringa Green bananas Madumbe Brinjal Potatoes Green beans Double beans Spice and Other Ingredients used Cumin powder Coriander powder Turmeric Powder Fennel Powder Chilli Powder Masala Ginger Garlic Paste Cinnamon Sticks Tomatoes Curry leaf Onions This simple dish is packed with a punch of different flavours, sweet, savoury, and salty. Mixed curry has a powerhouse of nutrition and several health benefits.