Chicken Casserole Sri Lankan Style | Chicken casserole | Easy Dinner Ideas

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers provide sweetness without spice.

Heat up a pan under medium heat and add cooking oil.

Add onion and fresh chillies and saute until translucent.

Add curry leaves, pandan leaves and saute for about 1 ½ min.

Add all spices and mix well, and saute for about 1 min.

Add chicken and mix well until chicken coats with spices evenly and cook under medium heat for about 1 min.

Add tomatoes, potatoes and carrots and mix well, continue cooking under medium heat for 10 min with lid on.

Add turnip, mix well, and add a little water along the edge of the pan and cook for about 6 min with lid on while stirring periodically.

Add cabbage, leeks, frozen beans and peas and cook for about 5 min with the lid on.

Add coconut milk, mix well and check the salt if needed. Cover the lid, bring it to a boil on high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and let it simmer for about 7 min.

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