Village Special Curry | Cooking 5 red Roosters | Traditional dish of the village is chicken broth

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and cost.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste at a lower cost.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers provide sweetness without the heat.

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

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until aromatic.

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

Sprinkle in curry powder, coriander powder, and turmeric, stirring well to combine.

Add diced potatoes and carrots, stirring to coat with spices.

Pour in coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Add peas and chopped green chilies, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt to taste and stir in fresh cilantro just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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