June plums (Ambarella) sweet with spice curry and Roti recipe | jackfruit curry - mali cooking

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

ambarella

🥗Healthier: green mango

💰Cheaper: unripe papaya

Green mango provides a similar tangy flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer heat while bell peppers provide sweetness.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add black mustard seeds and curry leaves; cook until seeds pop.

Mix in chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in turmeric and curry powder; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced ambarella and green chilies; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in coconut milk and water; bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and sugar; cook until ambarella is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

For Pol Roti, mix flour with water and salt to form a dough.

Divide dough into balls and roll out into flat discs.

Cook on a hot griddle until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve ambarella curry hot with Pol Roti on the side.

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