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long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein while medium-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option while thighs reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier and vegetable oil is cheaper.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Heat 1/2 cup oil in a pot until hot.

Add 3 cardamom sticks and 3 bay leaves to the oil and sauté.

Add 2 medium-sized finely chopped onions and fry until they change color.

Add 4 dried lemons for flavor.

Add 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste and cook until the smell is released.

Add 1 kg of chicken pieces and cook, then add salt to taste.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then stir and cover for another 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, check the chicken and add 2 liters of hot water.

Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until boiling.

Add 4 cups of pre-washed and soaked basmati rice and 5 green chilies.

Add red and yellow bell peppers and stir well.

Cover and cook for 25 minutes until done.

Prepare chutney by grinding 8 green chilies, tomatoes, and garlic with water and salt to taste.

Serve the rice and garnish with bell peppers, lemons, and optional herbs.

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