[Mauritian Cuisine] Easy Chicken Kalia Recipe | Kalia Poulet

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

Mix the potatoes with 1/2 tablespoon of salt and a pinch of yellow food coloring, then deep-fry on high heat until slightly golden and set aside.

Mix the chicken with 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of kalia spices, then fry on high heat until no longer pink (do not over-fry).

Place the chicken directly into a large pot.

Add 3 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste, onion paste, 3 teaspoons of kalia spices, 1 yogurt (125g), 3 whole peeled tomatoes, and 2 teaspoons of salt.

Carefully add the fried potatoes, 3 cups of water, and 3 teaspoons of ghee.

Stir to mix the ingredients, then add green chilies, chopped fresh coriander, chopped mint leaves, and a handful of fried onions.

Cover and keep on high heat until boiling; when it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

Finally, garnish with chopped fresh coriander, chopped mint leaves, and another handful of fried onions.

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