A delicacy of Onions🧅Traditional Sri Lankan recipes & finally to the dinner table with Chicken Kottu

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

black mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: yellow mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: ground mustard

Ground mustard is easier to find and less expensive.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Parsley provides a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños offer similar heat with a different flavor profile.

Mix all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Warm water and coconut milk until lukewarm, then add to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped green chilies, curry leaves, and black mustard seeds; cook until mustard seeds pop, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and mix in the sautéed mixture and fresh coriander.

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased baking pan.

Cover and let it rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Remove from the oven and brush with oil, then cool on a wire rack.

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