Mauritian Chicken Curry/Easy Recipe

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 option, while thighs are more economical.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Making your own blend can be healthier and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Cook down onions in coconut oil or ghee.

Add garlic, ginger, and thyme leaves to the onions.

Add tomatoes (fresh or canned) to the mixture.

Stir in cumin, coriander, curry powder, salt, pepper, and turmeric.

Add chicken thighs to the sauce and cook for a few minutes.

If desired, add potatoes early in the cooking process.

If the mixture is too dry, add a dash of water.

Season with salt and pepper, and add chilies if using.

Cover and let simmer on low heat.

Towards the end, add peas and fresh coriander.

Serve with rice and roti.

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