Cooking Chicken Daily Routine Village Life Afghanistan | Village Food

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate yogurt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and cinnamon; stir well.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add chopped green chilies and cilantro; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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