Chicken Dama || Sudanese Chicken Stew

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier; canola is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious; yams are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier; seasoned water is cost-effective.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of canola oil in a pot

Add 4 large chopped onions and fry until golden brown

Add water and a cinnamon stick, cover and cook until water is reduced and onions are softened

Mash the onions and add 2 teaspoons of coriander powder, 2 tablespoons of vegetable stock powder, black pepper, and crushed garlic, mixing well

Add chicken drumsticks to the pot

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and water to the pot

Add water to the tomato paste jar to get out remaining paste and mix it into the pot

Cover and cook for roughly 30 minutes on low heat

Add 2 teaspoons of cumin powder, mix, and cook covered for another 5-10 minutes

Taste the stew and add salt to taste

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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