KALAMUDO ( KALAAMMUDO ) Somali Home Made Pasta

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chickpeas are economical and nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are a fresh alternative, while frozen peas are cost-effective.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: basic seasoning

Herbs can enhance flavor with fewer calories, while basic seasoning is more accessible.

Add 4 tablespoons of sugar and 0.5 teaspoon of salt into 1.5 cups of flour.

Add 0.5 cup of ghee into the flour and mix.

Knead the dough and add a bit of water if needed.

Flatten the dough with a rolling pin to the desired thickness.

Cut the dough into slices and then into small strips.

Roll the strips and place them on a plate to rest for 10 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and add chopped onions, cooking until golden brown.

Add ginger, garlic, and 400 grams of canned tomatoes to the pot.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 0.5 kg of meat.

Season with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of curry powder, then cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Add 400 grams of coconut milk and stir, then cover and cook for another 20 minutes until the meat is tender.

Add the kalamudo pasta to the meat sauce, stir, and cover, cooking on low heat for another 15 minutes.

Add bell peppers and cilantro, stir, and cover for another 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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