A simple meal with a touch of country life | mali cooking

kakiri

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini and cucumber provide a similar texture and mild flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is lower in fat, while chickpeas are an economical protein source.

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 diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped kakiri and stir to combine.

Add chicken or beef, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with cayenne pepper, coriander, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped green bell pepper, carrots, and spinach; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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