Delightful Family Feast: Savoring a Traditional Nepali Dish Together 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍽️- Pabs Kitchen

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Bay leaves impart a similar aromatic quality.

Dry roast the small cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, green cardamom, cloves, star anise, and set aside.

In a large pot, heat the cooking oil and add the cinnamon leaves, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and garam masala.

Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Incorporate the garlic, ginger, and green chilies, cooking until fragrant.

Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.

Stir in the roasted spices and chopped tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes soften.

Add water as needed, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

Finish with chopped spring coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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