Lentil Peas Pelau | One Pot Dish | Grenadian | @SpiceIslandCooking473

green figs

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: plantains

Zucchini provides a similar texture and flavor, while plantains are more budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and almond milk is a cost-effective alternative.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Split peas are lower in fat, and canned beans are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

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List ingredients: seasoned chicken, lentil peas, coconut milk, frozen corn, green peas, spices (clove, cinnamon stick, bay leaf), green seasoning, rice, ketchup, onion, garlic, and carrot.

Wash the lentil peas thoroughly to remove dirt and stones, showing the rinsing process.

Heat a pot and add about 1 tablespoon of oil, waiting for it to dry out before adding the oil.

Add ketchup to the oil and mix it in, frying for a few minutes until fragrant.

Add the washed lentil peas to the pot and fry them for a few minutes to maintain their firmness during cooking.

Check the lentil peas for a golden brown color and remove them from the pot once done.

Add more oil to the pot and fry the seasoned chicken until it has a crispy exterior.

While the chicken is frying, wash the rice until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Chop onion, garlic, and carrot roughly and prepare to add them to the dish.

Add the fried lentil peas to the pot with the chicken and mix them together.

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