5 Meal Preps Ideas for a Swahili Home/ Uandaaji wa Chakula Mapema #tanzanianyoutuber

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a lower-cost herb that can substitute fresh cilantro.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in curry powder, coriander, cumin, and turmeric; cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer, stirring well.

Add fish pieces and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice; simmer until fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Add chopped green chili for heat, adjusting to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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