yummy nepali soup

rildok leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is more widely available.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and flavor, while yams are often cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness, and jalapeños are often less expensive.

Boil water in a pot over high heat.

Add rildok leaves and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes until soft.

In a separate pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in turmeric and coriander powder, mixing well for 1 minute.

Combine the onion mixture with the pot of soup, stirring to integrate flavors.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add green chilies and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Finish with a splash of lemon juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

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