How To Make Authentic Swahili Beef Pilau|Simple recipe for Swahili pilau

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories, while milk is more widely available.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice is healthier due to its fiber content.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are budget-friendly and retain nutrients.

Roast cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom in a hot sufuria for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add vegetable oil to a pan and heat until hot.

Add chopped red onions and cook until golden brown.

Add ginger and garlic paste to the onions and cook until the onions are browned.

Add boiled meats and fry for 2 minutes.

Add salt and grated tomatoes; cook until the tomatoes turn into a paste and separate from the oil.

Add rice and stir to combine with the mixture.

Add potatoes and mix well.

Pour in 3 cups of beef broth and stir to combine.

Cover and cook until all the water has evaporated.

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