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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are more economical.

Make a spice paste with cumin, whole peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and green chilies.

In a pan, heat ghee and a bit of olive oil, then add the spice paste and sauté for a minute.

Add garam masala and cook for another minute.

Place the cleaned chicken on top of the masala and fry on both sides lightly.

In a pot, add 4 cups of water and the fried chicken, then pour in the remaining oil and add salt.

Bring the water to a boil, cover, and cook for about an hour.

To marinate the chicken, mix the reserved spice paste with chili powder, baharat spice, lemon juice, salt, and a bit of water to make it easy to mix.

Brush the marinade onto the cooked chicken and air fry for about half an hour.

In a pot, heat ghee, add cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, then add soaked rice and fry for a minute.

Add a cube of chicken stock and saffron to the rice pot.

Prepare tomato chutney by grinding tomato, onion, and dried red chilies, then cooking with coconut oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and the pureed tomato until thick.

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