BATAR DA’AN (PUMPKIN AND CORN DISH) - RECIPE FROM EAST TIMOR 🇹🇱

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical.

chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Bell pepper provides sweetness without heat, and paprika is more affordable.

turmeric

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: saffron

Curry powder offers similar flavor with less cost.

The night before, soak the mung beans in water for at least 10 hours.

Drain the mung beans.

Boil them for 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.

Add water, squash, beans and corn.

Increase heat to high. When water is boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 15-20 minutes until the liquid is reduced to a minimum.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice.

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