Origin: Malacca, Malaysia
Main Ingredients: Organic chicken, dried & fresh chilis, galangal, lemongrass, shrimp paste, onions, vinegar & mustard seeds
Facts:
Curry Debal or also known now as Devil Curry (because of it’s heat) is a Portuguese / Malaysian curry
‘Debal’ actually means ‘leftovers’ in the local Kristang language (a creole version of Portuguese)
Once, the dish was a luxury reserved for Christmas or the day after, as a sort of spicy bubble and squeak made from the holiday leftovers
Originating in the tiny ‘Portuguese’ community of Malacca, a city on Peninsular Malaysia’s south-west coast. The inhabitants descended from Portuguese settlers who came here in the 1500’s. They remain a distinct group with their own traditions and cuisines
It’s quite possible that it has its roots in Goa, India, another Portuguese colony, but was modified when it arrived in Malacca
*Health Benefits
Chili:
Helps prevent heart attacks
Vitamin C, one small chili contains more than an orange
Vitamin B for hair & skin
Burns fat (thermogenic agent that increases metabolism by approx. 8%)
Prevents sinusitis & relieves congestion
Prevents cancer
Fights inflammation
Galangal:
Prevents cancer & tumors
Helps digestion
Enhances circulation
Lowers cholesterol
Increases sperm count
Mustard Seeds:
Treats migraines
Anti asthmatic
Anti ageing
Fibre
Cures heartburn
Reduces muscle pain