Edition April 2026

As autumn paints South Africa in warm, golden hues, there is nothing quite like a hearty, soul-warming meal to embrace the season. This month, Public Sector Manager invites you to savour the comforting flavours of Chef Kholofelo Leyfort Mogane’s exquisite Chicken Stew, elevated with the aromatic richness of Royco Tikka Masala Cook-In Sauce. Perfect for crisp evenings, this dish promises both warmth and nourishment in every bite.

It takes about 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook, serving eight people. Serve with white rice or pap, and enjoy with a glass of Chardonnay.

Ingredients:

• 120 ml Royco Cook-in Sauce Tikka Masala Curry (8 tablespoons)
• 60 ml cooking oil (4 tablespoons)
• 15 ml chicken spice (1 tablespoons)
• 15 ml turmeric (1 tablespoons)
• 15 ml ginger powder (1 tablespoons)
• 30 ml soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• 15 ml mixed dry herbs (1 tablespoons)
• 15 ml black pepper (1 tablespoons)
• 15 ml salt (1 tablespoons)
• 15 ml crushed garlic (1 tablespoons)
• 650 g chicken thighs and drumsticks
• ½ diced onion
• Fresh chopped mint, dill, thyme and coriander

Cooking method:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat
• Add the chicken pieces and fry for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
• Sprinkle in turmeric, chicken spice, ginger powder, black pepper, mixed herbs and salt
• Fry everything together for another 5 minutes so the flavours mix well with the chicken
• Add the diced onion and crushed garlic. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often
• Pour in the soy sauce and stir for about 3 minutes. Keep the heat low so the sauce does not burn
• Add the chopped fresh herbs – dill, mint, thyme, and coriander. Stir them in
• Pour in enough water to cover the chicken, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the stew is full of flavour

Tips:

Always brown the chicken first – this locks in the juices and adds a rich, savoury depth that takes your stew to the next level.

About the Chef

Chef Kholofelo Leyfort Mogane is the founder of Leyfort’s Kitchen, a proudly South African full-service catering company based in Midrand, Gauteng. After being retrenched from his corporate career in 2019, he turned his passion for food into a thriving business, drawing on his extensive experience in food service and event management. Leyfort’s Kitchen caters to corporate functions, weddings, private celebrations, and social gatherings, offering thoughtfully curated menus tailored to each client’s unique tastes. He holds an International Diploma in Culinary Arts from the Johannesburg Culinary and Pastry school.

For more information, contact: 0766208074
or email: leyfort@theallans.co.za

You can follow him on social media:
Instagram: @Leyfortskitchen
TikTok: @Leyforts_Kitchen
Facebook: @Cookingwithleyfort