Kukur Daino & Potatos Recipe with rice Cooking, Eating in Village kitchen || Nepali Village Food

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chickpeas are economical and protein-rich.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams can be a cost-effective alternative.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat but add sweetness, while jalapeños are typically cheaper.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red chili powder, cooking until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chicken pieces, stirring to coat with spices, and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped potatoes and mix well with the chicken and spices.

Pour in water to cover the chicken and potatoes, bringing the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Season with salt and adjust spices to taste before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and green chilies before serving.

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