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yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk adds a rich flavor with fewer calories.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas offer a protein-rich vegetarian option.

Cut chicken into pieces and marinate with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices.

Heat ghee in a pan and fry sliced onions until golden brown.

Add salt to the onions while frying.

Once onions are golden brown, let them cool down.

Make a paste with the cooled onions and add it back to the pan.

Add red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder to the onion paste and mix well.

Add ginger-garlic paste and fry until fragrant.

Add chicken to the pan and mix well with the spices.

Add yogurt to the chicken, ensuring no water is added.

Cook on low heat for 10 minutes without adding water or tomatoes.

After 15 minutes, add ginger slices, nutmeg powder, and garam masala.

Add cashew paste and mix well to finish the dish.

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