The Best of St. Lucia - A Taste of History (S10E12)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with lower intensity, and banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more economical.

Cover the chicken for flavor.

Cut the chicken into small pieces for seasoning penetration.

Add ginger garlic combination to the chicken.

Include garam masala and curry powder to the chicken.

Mix in salt and tandoori marinade.

Heat a pot over fire and add oil.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot.

Pour in water and add ginger garlic paste, curry powder, turmeric, and brown sugar.

Stir the mixture well and top it off with more water.

Prepare the dal puri dough by mixing all-purpose flour, baking powder, turmeric, salt, and oil.

Add water to the flour mixture until the dough is manageable.

Stuff the dough with lentils and shape it into small balls.

Roll out the stuffed dough gently to avoid breaking.

Cook the dal puri on a slow fire to ensure it cooks inside without burning.

Serve the meal once cooked.

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