CHICKEN SEKELA ( WITH CONDIMENTS) IN ENGLISH

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while canola is cost-effective.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers similar flavor and is often less expensive.

Make a paste with fresh ginger and garlic, adding 1 teaspoon of salt.

Mix in 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, 3-4 tablespoons of soaked tamarind, and spices including red chili powder, black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well, adjusting flavors with more lemon or salt as needed.

Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the refrigerator.

Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 45 seconds, then transfer to ice water to remove skins.

Blend peeled tomatoes with 1 clove of garlic, a little ginger, mint leaves, coriander, green chili, and tamarind sauce, adding water for desired consistency.

Prepare a cabbage salad with shredded cabbage, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, tamarind sauce, and salt.

Broil the marinated chicken for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Blanch sliced potatoes for 2-3 minutes, then fry until golden brown.

Serve the chicken with the cabbage salad, sauce, and fries.

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