Kombo natural salt for cooking African food from Taste of South Sudan

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is economical.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds heat, while bell pepper is more budget-friendly.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while cilantro is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chili; cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cardamom, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the chicken; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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