Masala steak sandwich

One of the joys of growing up in Durban meant having the occasional masala steak sandwich. This sandwich is an absolute treat and is like nothing you have ever tasted before.

Naturally there are days when I get a serious craving for it but having lived most of my adult life outside of Durban I have come up with a version of my own. It is very saucy and delicious and almost close to the real thing.

Let’s get cooking…

Marinate the steak with ginger and garlic, salt, pepper, garam masala, chilli powder and curry powder and allow to rest for an hour or longer. I used rump here but any cut of steak with good marbling would work.

Heat oil in a pan and throw in the steak strips. Allow the steak to fry until golden brown then lower the heat and add in ¼ cup of water. This seems weird but go with it, this step makes the steak mouth wateringly tender! Simmer the steak until most of the water has evaporated, this should take about 10 minutes.

Then add in the onion and fry for another 5 minutes. Add in the sauces and bring everything to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.

Spoon about2 tablespoons of the mixture into a brioche bun and enjoy! The brioche bun is not the traditional way to serve this but it is a welcome upgrade!!