Chicken curry (Mauritian style)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Making your own blend can be healthier and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Prepare ginger, garlic, and onion paste.

Heat 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add dry spices (3 cloves, 3 cardamom, 2 pieces of cinnamon) to the oil and fry.

Add 2 medium-sized sliced onions and sauté until translucent.

Add garlic paste, onion paste, and ginger paste; cook until fragrant.

Mix in 1.5 teaspoons of curry powder, 1.5 teaspoons of crushed red chili, and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric; add a bit of water to prevent burning.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and cover for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add 3 medium-sized potatoes cut into quarters and cover again.

After 10 minutes, optionally add yogurt, green chilies, and tomato puree.

Season with salt and garnish with coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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