Early ceylon village life | Cooking in cozy rainy day at village home

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk lowers calories while adding a nutty flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is easier to find and still provides moisture.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: less expensive spice blends

Herbs add flavor with fewer calories.

Clean the rice and soak it in water.

Prepare the vegetables: potato, green banana, and brinjal.

Marinate the chicken with turmeric, garlic, and curry leaves.

Add chicken stock to the marinated chicken and cook.

In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and ghee, then sauté garlic, onion, and curry leaves.

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until done.

Mix in coconut milk and spices like pepper and chili powder.

Form patties with the mixture and fry them in oil for one minute on high flame.

Serve hot with a side of sambol.

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