Surinamese Roti Chicken Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

roti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat offers more fiber, and pita is often less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + paprika

Homemade blends can be healthier and more cost-effective.

Peel, cut, and boil the potatoes.

Cut the green beans; mention that yard long beans can be used instead.

Cut the onions, mince the garlic and chili pepper.

Ground and mix the spices.

Cut the chicken and boil the eggs.

Heat vegetable oil over medium heat and cook the onions until caramelized.

Add minced chili pepper and garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add spices and water; then add the green beans and allow to cook in the sauce.

Once the beans are cooked, add the potatoes.

For the chicken curry, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and cook the onions until caramelized.

Add minced garlic and chili pepper; then add spices.

Cook the chicken, add a bouillon cube and water, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked.

Optionally, cook the eggs with the curry.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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