What a Nigerian Family of 9 Eats on Christmas Day EVERY YEAR- Christmas Day Lunch - Zeelicious Foods

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

jollof spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade mixes can be healthier and cheaper.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and can be a good substitute.

samosas

🥗Healthier: vegetable rolls

💰Cheaper: spring rolls

Vegetable rolls can be healthier and cheaper than samosas.

Go to the market to buy live chickens, selecting the best ones.

Kill the chickens and prepare them by cutting into pieces, including feet, neck, wings, and head.

Place all chicken pieces into a very large pot.

Add lots of onions cut into strips to the chicken.

Add bay leaves to the pot.

Season the chicken with curry powder, paprika powder, seasoning powder, fresh pepper, garlic, and salt.

Mix everything together to combine.

Cover the pot and allow the chicken to cook in its own juice for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Check if more water is needed; if so, add more liquid and cover again to let it cook until tender.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the stew by bringing out a pot and adding oil.

Add onions cut into strips to the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes.

Introduce tomato paste to the pot and fry it for a few minutes.

Add the fresh tomato and pepper blend to the pot and stir to combine.

Season the stew with curry powder, thyme, seasoning powder, paprika powder, fresh pepper, garlic, and salt to taste.

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