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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

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🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

Heat clarified butter in a wok until hot.

Add peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cumin seeds; sauté until cumin seeds start to splutter.

Add finely chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent.

Add a paste of ginger, garlic, and green chilies; cook until the raw smell disappears.

Stir in cashew powder and turmeric; sauté for 1 minute.

Add corn (fresh or frozen) and mix well; keep heat on high.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine; let it come to a boil, ensuring no lumps remain.

Add black pepper and finely chopped cilantro; stir and let cook for about 30 seconds until ready.

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