Madombi (Dumplings) with Chicken & Steamed Butternut Squash | Botswana Food Recipes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

butternut squash

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

Zucchini is lower in calories, while pumpkin is often less expensive.

maize meal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is typically cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add maize meal to boiling water, stirring continuously until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before shaping into dumplings.

In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped green bell pepper, carrot, and tomato, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken stock and season with salt, pepper, coriander, and cumin.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Meanwhile, steam butternut squash pieces until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Serve the chicken mixture over the maize dumplings with steamed butternut squash on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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