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meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than some cuts of beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs add flavor without extra calories, while dried herbs are often less expensive.

broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful than store-bought.

Prepare rice and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add lamb and cook until browned on all sides.

Season the lamb with salt and pepper.

Incorporate spices, including cardamom, and stir to combine.

Add water to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Add the rice to the pot and stir to combine, ensuring it's submerged in liquid.

Cover the pot and cook until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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