Kuku Paka You will want to make | Chicken in Coconut Curry | Chicken Curry Stew Recipe |

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a shallow pot.

Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot.

Remove browned chicken and add diced onions to the pot, sautéing until slightly brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add spices: coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, and bay leaves, toasting them slightly.

Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes, then add coconut milk and return the chicken to the pot with accumulated juices.

Pour in about half a cup of chicken stock, season with salt and pepper, cover, and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Raise the heat to high to reduce the sauce slightly for thickening.

Add about a tablespoon of plain yogurt for richness and thickening, along with chopped cilantro and lemon juice, stirring to incorporate.

Check for seasoning and serve over basmati rice or mashed potatoes.

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