Bunny Chow

Bunny Chow exemplifies Durban to me. Technically perhaps, it is classified as an Indian curry dish--but really it is much much more--it's a cultural melange~Africa meets Europe meets India. And really, that's what Durban is all about. With the largest India population outside of India it's not difficult to fathom that Indian curries, bazaars & fashions are common here--and are much enjoyed as part of the Bunny Chow. However, mixed within the curry is not your typical Indian vege's...like lentils, chickpeas, peas or cauliflower. Instead some more European foods, probably which grow better in this diverse Zulu land--brown beans, & cabbage for instance.

Lastly, Bunny Chow's essence is in the fact that all of it is placed in a bread bowl--a quartered white loaf which is hollowed out in the middle--a very European (whether Dutch or British) item as baked bread is almost unheard of in India (they eat flatbreads). And Voila! Bunny Chow. Who'd of thought such a mix would be so delicious--but it is. If only human melanges could blend as well as food. Durban in a nutshell.

PS-Check out the spices! Also another good example of an interesting cultural combination!