Bunny Chow was created especially for Indian workers when apartheid laws made it illegal for people of color to enter most restaurants. One story says that people from the Indian caste called Banias solved this problem by hollowing out a loaf of bread to use as a bowl for the Indians’ favorite meal of curry. Today, Bunny Chow is a favorite fast-food of people of every color, including the Lindell Detweiler family.

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 3 T of oil over moderately high heat. Add the onion and cook until it appears translucent, stirring occasionally.

Add the cloves, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and anise seed. Add the turmeric. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.

Add the curry paste. Cook for another 3 minutes.

Add ½ cup water. Then add the ginger, garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes.

Then add the beans, peas, potatoes and tomatoes. Cook on low heat for about 30 minutes. After potatoes soften, add salt and garnish with cilantro and a dollop of yogurt (optional).

Serve in hollowed-out bread bowls.