Lonumirus Chicken Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still adding creaminess.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought spice mix

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and are often fresher.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is lower in calories, while chickpeas provide protein at a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute, and vinegar is often more affordable.

Add the ingredients listed for chilli paste in a blender and blend it to a smooth paste.

Add 2 tbsp of the grinded chilli paste mixture to the cleaned curry cut chicken pieces and mix well.

Set it aside and thinly slice onion and chop the garlics.

On medium heat, add oil to your pot. Once heated add marinated chicken pieces and cook 3-4 mins on each side.

Once done take it to a plate. Remove any burnt chicken drippings on the pot.

On the same pot on low heat add sliced onion, chopped garlic, pandan leaf, curry leaves and fresh chilli. Saute till onions are tender.

Add the rest of the grinded chilli paste mixture and tomato paste. Cook 2-3 mins on low to medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup water and salt to taste. Cook 1-2 mins on low to medium heat.

Add cooked chicken pieces and mix well. Add 1 cup water and cook additional 3-5 mins on low to medium heat.

Cooking Techniques

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