Delicious Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and using turmeric and cumin is cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Fry thinly sliced onions in cooking oil on medium high heat until light brown

Add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, and chicken pieces

Salt to taste

Stir in ginger paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes on medium high heat

Add coriander, red chili, turmeric, pepper, and garam masala

Pour coconut milk

Saute for 5-6 minutes on medium high heat

Pour hot water

Add green chilies and cook for 20 minutes on low heat

Stir occasionally

Finish off with roasted cumin

Cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes on low heat

Ready to enjoy!

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