Eating WHOLE Cow Head Curry in Kenya - INSANELY Delicious Food of Kisumu, Kenya!

cow head

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken

Beef shank provides similar texture, while chicken is more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Prepare the whole cow head for cooking.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes break down.

Sprinkle in curry powder, coriander, and cumin, stirring to coat the mixture evenly.

Add the cow head pieces, stirring to brown on all sides.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat, then season with salt and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, simmering until tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes, cooking until they are soft.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

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