Singaporean Chef Damian D’Silva’s Signature Chicken Curry | Over To You - Damian D’Silva

Chef Damian D'silva knew from a young age that if he didn't learn his grandfather's cherished dishes, he would never taste them again once his granddad was gone. Understanding food as more than just sustenance, it became a connection to one's roots, a celebration of unity.

With his unique blend of spices, Chef Damian’s Chicken Curry packs a depth of flavour and richness unmatched elsewhere. Each bite, perfectly balanced with heavy spice and the chicken’s sweetness and velvety curry texture, evokes nostalgic comforts of home.

In every simmer and stir of Chef Damian’s Chicken Curry, there’s a whisper of gratitude to his grandfather’s legacy — a testament to the enduring bond between food, family and cherished memories, ensuring that his heritage remains a vibrant part of Singapore’s cultural tapestry.

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[rosieraven]

I love the way you spoke about heritage and cooking with your heart… I remember how my late mum felt about her cooking and how she cooked with her heart. I’ll definitely try this curry chicken recipe and hopefully, it’ll turn out as good and delicious as it turned out in your video. 🙂 Nothing beats my home country food and I miss Singapore food very much.

[tobywearnes]

I think he’s a voiceover talent too. Love his voice.

[nelishasunderasen]

I love your vibe chef Damian. I love the life lessons along with the cooking lesson. I grew up helping my mum in the kitchen, cleaning, peeling and chopping… I learned a lot. Can’t wait for your next video. ❤

[wl]

Can't wait to cook this. Thank you for sharing your family's recipe, Damian. Agree with everything you said about knowing and preserving one's heritage. I am hainanese and often think fondly of my grandparents, dad and aunts when cooking their recipes. Now I tell my son what home-cooking means to me when i cook him his all time favorite Hainanese beef noodle soup.

[simplyme]

Thank you Chef Damian! This looks like the kind of curry I like! I truly regret not learning my grandmother's curry rempah (Malay style with the candlenuts, galangal etc)🥲She usually used the mortar and pestle. Then she would cook a whole wok of the rempah and distribute to us different families. We were all spoilt.

[Gc-dnpw]

Thankyou chef Damien. This is curry texture n thickness I like. Looking forward for the recipe soon!

[quincygovin]

I love when people cook with heritage and heart in mind. And I am a strong believer of preserving and expressing culture through food.

As a product of a mixed race marriage (Chindian with Tamil, Peranakan and Hong Kong Cantonese roots from Malaysia and Singapore) and having lived extensively in Asian countries, I have a strong affinity for South East Asian cuisine. And Chicken Curry pretty much epitomizes the broad spectrum of the 'same-same but different' notion across these countries. I love it!

One correction though - Sotong Masak Hitam is not exclusive to Singapore. Never has been. It is a classic Malay dish also enjoyed by the Peranakan. I've also had it several times in Indonesia. Unlike shrimp or prawns, sotong (squid/cumi-cumi) is less popular these days as a singular dish and the Masak Hitam method is an acquired taste and can be visually unappealing compared to the more familiar Sotong Sambal (with Petai please!).

Happy cooking, and continue to spread the heritage! 👍👍

[sandrakung]

How much sugar, salt for this recipe n do we needed to add in soy sauce? Can we add pkt coconut milk ? Tq for sharing. God blessed 🙏.

[jasminetan]

Hi there, is there a Private cooking class by Damian in Oct? Thanks

[lunastarr]

Encik Damian is a very motivational person

[ZailaBakar]

Born in JB Johor, we've always had sotong masak hitam ( squid in its ink) it is a Johor dish. Johor and Singapura were 'one' 80 years ago....

[shiresmokersbbq]

Where do we get the meat curry powder?

[ushathanasekaran]

Dear sir I am poor in English language but I love your cooking then your speech touching my heart ❤️❤️❤️ Malaysia mother

[ClaridaJames]

Chef I love the chicken curry, please share your curry powder recipe which is used for your signature dish.

[gladyschia]

When is d salt added? Any sugar added?

[shuilong]

Hi Siva, what do you meant by " what is the lemon grass hard end"? you meant the outer layer or the end of the lemon grass?. thanks in advance

[helenseah]

Damian, thanks for sharing your curry recipe. Looks very good. Btw, where can we buy your curry powder in Singapore? And appreciate if you can share the recipe for sotong cooked in squid ink. 😅

[zhuangjingmei]

Love that curry you cooked. May we know where to get your Damian curry powder?

[fj]

Cant wait for the recipe, it looks yummilicious 😛😛

[kamsolsaid]

When friends come to my house for meals I will tell them "this curry is from my grampa Chef Damian on youtube" 😂