Food in Malawi - Bombay Palace Restaurant in Lilongwe, Malawi

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and provides a similar texture.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and chicken thighs are more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein and creaminess.

Show the romali roti, a flat crispy bread, and mention it is from Bombay Palace.

Demonstrate adding tomatoes, onions, coriander, and chili to the romali roti.

Take a bite of the romali roti with green chutney.

Begin lunch with tandoori chicken, noting it is well done and juicy.

Add red chutney and green chutney to the tandoori chicken before tasting.

Take a bite of the tandoori chicken, commenting on its juiciness.

Show paneer tikka, noting its tenderness and marination with tikka masala.

Taste the paneer tikka with red chili chutney and salad (tomato, cabbage, carrots).

Add green chutney and a pinch of green chilies mixed with vinegar to the paneer tikka before tasting.

Describe the chicken karai, noting its thickness and how the chicken melts in the mouth.

Pair the chicken karai with crispy butter naan before tasting.

Introduce two drinks: lime soda and sweet lassi.

Taste the sweet lassi, commenting on its similarity to traditional lassi from the subcontinent.

Taste the lime soda, describing it as refreshing and chilled.

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