How to make kitchri Guyanese style

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while offering a nutty flavor.

split peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds heat while bell pepper is milder.

Wash and soak 1.5 cups of split peas in water.

Strain the split peas and add them to a pot of boiling water with a little salt.

Cook the split peas halfway until some are soft but still hold their shape.

Prepare fresh coconut by breaking it open and extracting the meat.

Use a machine to extract 1 cup of fresh coconut milk from the coconut meat.

Add the partially cooked split peas to the pot with 2 cups of rice.

Stir in the fresh coconut milk and rinse out the bowl to get all the creaminess.

Chop and add 1 large white onion and 6 green onions to the pot.

Add salt to taste, starting with about 1-2 teaspoons.

Add thyme to the pot, washing it first to remove any dust.

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