Kichri / Kichri step by step Recipe Video II Real Nice Guyana.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is higher in protein and fiber.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dry beans

Split peas are more affordable and nutritious.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

Boil 4 cups of water and add the split peas with 1 teaspoon of salt; boil until half cooked.

Chop green onions, onion, and garlic; reserve one clove for later.

Add rice to the half-boiled split peas along with chopped seasonings and another teaspoon of salt; stir and cover to cook.

Grate half a coconut and add 1 1/2 cups of water to extract coconut milk.

Wash poi baji leaves thoroughly and chop them.

Strain the coconut milk into the pot with rice and peas; keep the husk for additional water if needed.

Check the rice after 15 minutes; if not fully cooked, add more coconut milk and cover to finish cooking.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking; add chopped poi baji leaves when rice is nearly done.

Reduce heat and let it dry down for about 10 minutes.

For the chunking, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add sliced garlic until browned; infuse into the dish.

Mix in the infused garlic and serve.

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