Mauritian Chicken Curry | The most delicious curry in the world!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Making your own blend can be healthier and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Peel and chop an onion.

Chop 2 large cloves of garlic finely.

Cut 4 large or 6 small ripe Aroma tomatoes into big chunks.

Preheat a large pot over medium-low heat.

Add a drizzle of avocado oil, chopped onion, and garlic to the pot and stir-fry until translucent.

Add the chopped tomatoes and let them disintegrate, stirring occasionally.

Peel 2 lbs of yellow potatoes and cut them into big chunks.

Peel and thickly slice 4 carrots.

Once the tomatoes are pasty, add the spices to the tomato paste and stir.

Add a small splash of water to the mixture.

Add 2 lbs of bone-in skinless chicken thighs and season generously with sea salt.

Add the carrots and potatoes on top and season them with sea salt.

Put on the lid, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft.

Remove the lid and stir the curry, mashing a couple of pieces of potato to thicken the sauce.

Serve the curry over basmati rice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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