5 REASONS why I chose PORTUGAL (and 2 easy recipes!)

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk provides creaminess with fewer calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while sour cream is often less costly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and can reduce heat, while jalapeños are often cheaper.

Boil eggs until hard, about 10-12 minutes, then cool and peel.

Mix minced meat with chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, and spices in a bowl.

Shape the meat mixture around each boiled egg, forming a ball.

Roll the meatballs in bread crumbs to coat evenly.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the koftas in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove koftas and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, sauté chopped tomatoes and remaining onion until soft.

Add yogurt and cream to the tomato mixture, stirring well.

Simmer the sauce for 5-10 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Add fried koftas to the sauce, coating them gently.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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