MAADAS | Rice with lentils | arabic food | Kuwaiti food | Vegetarian food

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Zucchini provides similar texture, while mushrooms are often less expensive.

broth

🥗Healthier: water + bouillon

💰Cheaper: water

Using bouillon with water can reduce costs while adding flavor.

Soak basmati rice in warm water for 45 minutes and then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add diced potatoes and cook until slightly softened.

Stir in lentils and cook for a few minutes.

Add diced tomato, cumin, turmeric, coriander, kuwait masala, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Add tomato paste and enough water to cover the rice; bring to a simmer.

Add the drained rice and stir to combine.

Cover the pot and reduce heat; cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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