POPULAR GUYANESE DISH-BAIGAN AND POTATO WITH CHICKEN CURRY #balanjayandpotato # eggplantcurry

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and cost-effective.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

A homemade blend can be tailored to taste, and generic options are often less expensive.

Blend green onions, garlic, cilantro, and hot pepper into a fine texture.

Peel and cut eggplant into big pieces, leaving some skin on.

Wash and peel potatoes, then cut into small pieces.

Cook blended green seasoning in a pot for 3-4 minutes until it starts sticking to the bottom.

Add a little water to the pot to prevent burning and to cook the spices.

Add chopped onions and salt, mixing everything together and covering to cook until most liquid is gone.

Season chicken wings with green seasoning before adding to the pot.

Cook chicken until its natural water is dried out.

Add potatoes and eggplant to the pot, mixing well to coat with curry paste.

Cover and cook on medium heat until everything is soft and tender.

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